Don Matterra
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About Don Matterra
As a public school, Don Matterra provides special needs education school education to learners in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central education district. The 2025 school year recorded 202 learners taught by 16 educators, achieving a ratio of 13:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Don Matterra 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
Don Matterra 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, Don Matterra reported a total enrollment of 202 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Don Matterra is situated in Johannesburg, within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central education district, specifically within the 2 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: 8, Michigan Avenue, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 7 Eldorado Park 1812.
Curriculum & Academics
Don Matterra is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a severe mental disability curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Don Matterra was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Don Matterra 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
8, Michigan Avenue, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 7 Eldorado Park 1812
Phone
+27 72 913 1837Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700122044
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.