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The Hamlet School

Public special needs education school, severe mental disability specialisation · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

The Hamlet School is a public school in Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 292 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of The Hamlet School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Johannesburg, The Hamlet School is a public school.

292
Learners
26
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Severe Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

The Hamlet School 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 The Hamlet School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against The Hamlet School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Hamlet School, 2,888 compared with 292; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Hamlet School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against The Hamlet School's 292; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Hamlet School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than The Hamlet School, 2,306 compared with 292; is a public combined school, a different phase than The Hamlet School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Hamlet School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than The Hamlet School, 2,274 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Hamlet School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Hamlet School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against The Hamlet School's 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Hamlet School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Hamlet School 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 The Hamlet School, 2,936 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Hamlet School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against The Hamlet School's 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Hamlet School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Hamlet School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Hamlet School, 2,892 compared with 292; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Hamlet School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Hamlet School, 2,888 compared with 292; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Hamlet School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against The Hamlet School's 292; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Hamlet School; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to The Hamlet School for 2027

As a public school, The Hamlet School 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
125, Bertha Street, Turfontein, , Johannesburg
Postal
74280 Turfontein 2140
Telephone
011 683 2362
EMIS number
700120154

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Hamlet 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 Hamlet School directly, on 011 683 2362, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Hamlet School?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is The Hamlet School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for The Hamlet 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 Johannesburg besides The Hamlet School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at The Hamlet School?
The Hamlet School reported 292 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Hamlet School?
Yes, The Hamlet 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.
What are The Hamlet School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for The Hamlet School.
Is The Hamlet School a public or private school?
The Hamlet School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact The Hamlet School?
You can call 011 683 2362. It is located at 125, Bertha Street, Turfontein, , Johannesburg.
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