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The Key School

Private combined school, autism specialisation · Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)

The Key School is a private combined school based in Parktown, Johannesburg. Around 20 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about The Key School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Parktown, Johannesburg, The Key School operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

20
Learners
6
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Autism
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

The Key School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact The Key School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Key School, 2,936 compared with 20; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Key School, 2,892 compared with 20; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than The Key School, 2,611 compared with 20.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Key School, 2,517 compared with 20; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than The Key School, 2,447 compared with 20; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Key School, 2,936 compared with 20; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against The Key School's 20; 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 Key School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Key School, 2,892 compared with 20; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Key School, 2,888 compared with 20; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against The Key School's 20; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
7, Rhodes Avenue, , Parktown, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 84611 Greenside 2034
Telephone
082 555 6412
Website
thekeyschool.org
Email
admin@thekeyschool.co.za
EMIS number
700400256

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Key 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 Key School directly, on 082 555 6412, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Key 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 Key School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for The Key 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 Key School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at The Key School?
The Key School reported 20 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 3 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 Key School?
Yes. As a private school, The Key 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 Key School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for The Key School.
Is The Key School a public or private school?
The Key School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact The Key School?
You can call 082 555 6412. It is located at 7, Rhodes Avenue, , Parktown, Johannesburg.
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