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Tamarisk Special School For Autism

Public primary school, autism specialisation · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Tamarisk Special School For Autism is a public primary school in Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 97 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Tamarisk Special School For Autism, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Johannesburg, Tamarisk Special School For Autism is a public primary school.

97
Learners
16
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Autism
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tamarisk Special School For Autism is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Tamarisk Special School For Autism specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Tamarisk Special School For Autism.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tamarisk Special School For Autism, 2,888 compared with 97, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Tamarisk Special School For Autism's 97, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Tamarisk Special School For Autism, 2,306 compared with 97; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tamarisk Special School For Autism; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tamarisk Special School For Autism doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Tamarisk Special School For Autism, 2,274 compared with 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tamarisk Special School For Autism; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tamarisk Special School For Autism doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Tamarisk Special School For Autism's 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tamarisk Special School For Autism; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tamarisk Special School For Autism doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tamarisk Special School For Autism, 2,936 compared with 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tamarisk Special School For Autism; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Tamarisk Special School For Autism's 97; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tamarisk Special School For Autism; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tamarisk Special School For Autism doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tamarisk Special School For Autism, 2,892 compared with 97, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tamarisk Special School For Autism, 2,888 compared with 97, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Tamarisk Special School For Autism's 97, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Tamarisk Special School For Autism for 2027

As a public school, Tamarisk Special School For Autism follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
33, Ficksburg Road, South Hills, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Telephone
011 623 5044
EMIS number
700400947

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tamarisk Special School For Autism?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Tamarisk Special School For Autism directly, on 011 623 5044, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tamarisk Special School For Autism?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Tamarisk Special School For Autism the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tamarisk Special School For Autism to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Tamarisk Special School For Autism?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tamarisk Special School For Autism?
Tamarisk Special School For Autism reported 97 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Tamarisk Special School For Autism?
Yes, Tamarisk Special School For Autism is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Tamarisk Special School For Autism a public or private school?
Tamarisk Special School For Autism is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tamarisk Special School For Autism?
You can call 011 623 5044. It is located at 33, Ficksburg Road, South Hills, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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