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The Foundation School

Private special needs education school, hard of hearing specialisation · Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)

Welcome to The Foundation School, a private school serving Melville, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 165 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about The Foundation School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

The Foundation School is a private school in Melville, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

165
Learners
25
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Hard Of Hearing
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, The Foundation School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with The Foundation School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against The Foundation School's 165; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against The Foundation School's 165; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against The Foundation School's 165, and is a private combined school, a different phase than The Foundation School.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against The Foundation School's 165; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against The Foundation School's 165; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against The Foundation School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against The Foundation School's 165; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Foundation School, 2,896 compared with 165; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Foundation School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against The Foundation School's 165; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against The Foundation School's 165; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Foundation School, 2,848 compared with 165; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
32-58, First Avanue, , Melville, Johannesburg
Postal
91600 Auckland Park Auckland Park 2006
Telephone
011 482 1019
EMIS number
700133124

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Foundation School?
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 The Foundation School directly, on 011 482 1019, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Foundation School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is The Foundation School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for The Foundation School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides The Foundation School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at The Foundation School?
The Foundation School reported 165 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 The Foundation School?
Yes. As a private school, The Foundation School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are The Foundation School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for The Foundation School.
Is The Foundation School a public or private school?
The Foundation School is a private school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact The Foundation School?
You can call 011 482 1019. It is located at 32-58, First Avanue, , Melville, Johannesburg.
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