Mck Special School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South
About Mck Special School
Situated in Johannesburg, Gauteng, Mck Special School is a public combined school overseen by the Johannesburg South education district. The school recorded 437 learners and 47 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Mck Special 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
Mck Special 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, Mck Special School reported a total enrollment of 437 learners with a teaching staff of 47 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, 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
Mck Special School is situated in Johannesburg (Soweto), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg South education district, specifically within the 3 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: 13, Delphinus Street, Lenasia, Soweto, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 404 Lenasia 1820.
Curriculum & Academics
Mck Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a deaf curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mck Special School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian 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 Mck Special 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
13, Delphinus Street, Lenasia, Soweto, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 404 Lenasia 1820
Phone
+27 11 852 7827Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700110254
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.