Samson Special School
Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South
About Samson Special School
Samson Special School functions as a public combined school in Germiston, Gauteng, falling within the Ekurhuleni South education district. The school recorded 502 learners and 35 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Samson 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
Samson 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, Samson Special School reported a total enrollment of 502 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, 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
Samson Special School is situated in Germiston (Germiston), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni South education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 234, Shabangu Street, Katlehong, Germiston. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 12108 Katlehong 1432.
Curriculum & Academics
Samson Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a mild mental disability curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Samson Special 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 Samson 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
234, Shabangu Street, Katlehong, Germiston
Germiston, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 12108 Katlehong 1432
Phone
+27 11 201 4621Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700341206
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.