The Foundation School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North
About The Foundation School
Based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, The Foundation School is a independent special needs education school located in an urban setting under the Johannesburg North education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 165 learners with a teaching staff of 25, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 7:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
The Foundation 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
The Foundation 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, The Foundation School reported a total enrollment of 165 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1, 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
The Foundation School is situated in Johannesburg (Melville), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg North 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: 32-58, First Avanue, Melville, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: 91600 Auckland Park Auckland Park 2006.
Curriculum & Academics
The Foundation School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a hard of hearing curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
The Foundation 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 independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at The Foundation 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
32-58, First Avanue, Melville, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
91600 Auckland Park Auckland Park 2006
Phone
+27 11 482 1019Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700133124
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.