Pumla School For The Severly Mentally Handicapped
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West
About Pumla School For The Severly Mentally Handicapped
Pumla School For The Severly Mentally Handicapped functions as a public primary school in Johannesburg, Gauteng, falling within the Johannesburg West education district. The school recorded 351 learners and 32 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Pumla School For The Severly 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
Pumla School For The Severly 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, Pumla School For The Severly Mentally Handicapped reported a total enrollment of 351 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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
Pumla School For The Severly Mentally Handicapped is situated in Johannesburg, within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg West 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: 9307, Armitage Street, Orlando West-soweto, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 377 Orlando 1804.
Curriculum & Academics
Pumla School For The Severly 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
Pumla School For The Severly 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 Pumla School For The Severly 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
9307, Armitage Street, Orlando West-soweto, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 377 Orlando 1804
Phone
+27 11 936 5249Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700132779
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.