Ekurhuleni School For The Deaf
Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South
About Ekurhuleni School For The Deaf
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ekurhuleni School For The Deaf is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Ekurhuleni School For The Deaf is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Ekurhuleni School For The Deaf operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ekurhuleni School For The Deaf reported a total enrollment of 223 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 6:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ekurhuleni School For The Deaf is situated in Germiston (Katlehong), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni South education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1, Cnr Thutong & Sontonga, Mofokeng, Katlehong, Germiston. For postal correspondence, use: X16008 Leondale 1424.
Curriculum & Academics
Ekurhuleni School For The Deaf is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a deaf curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ekurhuleni School For The Deaf was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ekurhuleni School For The Deaf are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1, Cnr Thutong & Sontonga, Mofokeng, Katlehong, Germiston
Germiston, Gauteng
Postal
X16008 Leondale 1424
Phone
+27 87 265 7390Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700341560
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.