Adelaide Tambo School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About Adelaide Tambo School
Situated in Johannesburg, Gauteng, Adelaide Tambo School is a public combined school overseen by the Johannesburg Central education district. The school recorded 411 learners and 41 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Adelaide Tambo School 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
Adelaide Tambo School 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, Adelaide Tambo School reported a total enrollment of 411 learners with a teaching staff of 41 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
Adelaide Tambo School is situated in Johannesburg (Jabavu Soweto), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central education district, specifically within the 6 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 3132, Diokane Street, White City, Jabavu Soweto, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: 82424 Southdale 2135.
Curriculum & Academics
Adelaide Tambo School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a severe mental disability curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Adelaide Tambo School 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 Adelaide Tambo School 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
3132, Diokane Street, White City, Jabavu Soweto, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
82424 Southdale 2135
Phone
+27 11 984 4000Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700133652
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.