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The Gateway School

Public primary school, severe mental disability specialisation · Roodepoort, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to The Gateway School, a public primary school serving Roodepoort. The school's roll stands at roughly 359 learners.

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

The Gateway School is a public primary school in Roodepoort.

359
Learners
37
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Severe Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, The Gateway School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact The Gateway School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against The Gateway School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Gateway School, 2,274 compared with 359; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Gateway School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Gateway School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than The Gateway School, 1,997 compared with 359, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Gateway School, 1,901 compared with 359, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against The Gateway School's 359; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Gateway School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Gateway School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Gateway School, 1,846 compared with 359; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Gateway School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Gateway School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Roodepoort

Zooming into Roodepoort, here are 5 other schools to compare against The Gateway School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Gateway School, 2,274 compared with 359; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Gateway School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Gateway School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than The Gateway School, 1,997 compared with 359, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,663 learners against The Gateway School's 359; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Gateway School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Gateway School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Florida Park High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,626 learners against The Gateway School's 359; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Gateway School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Gateway School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mayibuye Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,545 learners against The Gateway School's 359, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to The Gateway School for 2027

Because The Gateway School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Van Dalen Street, Ruimsig, Roodepoort, Roodepoort
Postal
Po Box 270 Florida 1710
Telephone
011 958 2080
EMIS number
700251090

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Gateway 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 Gateway School directly, on 011 958 2080, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Gateway 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is The Gateway School the best school in Roodepoort?
No matric pass rate is on record for The Gateway School 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 Roodepoort besides The Gateway School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at The Gateway School?
The Gateway School reported 359 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Gateway School?
Yes, The Gateway School 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 The Gateway School a public or private school?
The Gateway School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact The Gateway School?
You can call 011 958 2080. It is located at 1, Van Dalen Street, Ruimsig, Roodepoort, Roodepoort.
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