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Thulasizwe Special School

Public primary school, autism specialisation · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (2 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Thulasizwe Special School operates as a public primary school. Around 108 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Thulasizwe Special School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Thulasizwe Special School is a public primary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg.

108
Learners
18
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Autism
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Thulasizwe Special 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 Thulasizwe Special School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how Thulasizwe Special School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thulasizwe Special School, 2,274 compared with 108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thulasizwe Special School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thulasizwe Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thulasizwe Special School, 1,997 compared with 108, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thulasizwe Special School, 1,901 compared with 108, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Thulasizwe Special School's 108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thulasizwe Special School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thulasizwe Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thulasizwe Special School, 1,846 compared with 108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thulasizwe Special School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thulasizwe Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thulasizwe Special School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Thulasizwe Special School's 108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thulasizwe Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thulasizwe Special School, 2,896 compared with 108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thulasizwe Special School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thulasizwe Special 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 Thulasizwe Special School's 108, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Thulasizwe Special School's 108, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thulasizwe Special School, 2,848 compared with 108, 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Thulasizwe Special School for 2027

As a public school, Thulasizwe Special 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
9305, Ngobese Srteet, Orlando West 2, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
1804
Telephone
011 939 2341
EMIS number
700133165

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thulasizwe Special 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 Thulasizwe Special School directly, on 011 939 2341, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thulasizwe Special 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 Thulasizwe Special School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thulasizwe Special 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 Thulasizwe Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thulasizwe Special School?
Thulasizwe Special School reported 108 learners and 18 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 Thulasizwe Special School?
Yes, Thulasizwe Special 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 Thulasizwe Special School a public or private school?
Thulasizwe Special School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thulasizwe Special School?
You can call 011 939 2341. It is located at 9305, Ngobese Srteet, Orlando West 2, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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