Itumeleng School For Severely Mentally Handicapped
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng West
About Itumeleng School For Severely Mentally Handicapped
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Itumeleng School For Severely Mentally Handicapped is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Itumeleng School For Severely Mentally Handicapped 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
Itumeleng School For Severely Mentally Handicapped 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, Itumeleng School For Severely Mentally Handicapped reported a total enrollment of 284 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, 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
Itumeleng School For Severely Mentally Handicapped is situated in Johannesburg, within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng West education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Rand District Municipality, under the Rand West Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 227, Davies Street, Westonaria, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: 224 Randfontein 1759.
Curriculum & Academics
Itumeleng School For Severely Mentally Handicapped is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a severe mental disability curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Itumeleng School For Severely Mentally Handicapped 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 Itumeleng School For Severely Mentally Handicapped 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
227, Davies Street, Westonaria, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
224 Randfontein 1759
Phone
+27 11 753 1192Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700271304
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.