Primary education
Learning that encourages each child to develop their potential.
WELCOME TO ITHEMBELIHLE LSEN SCHOOL
A place of good hope.
Where every learner matters.
Primary education, care and opportunity for children with physical disabilities and special educational needs in Primrose, Germiston, Gauteng.
Learning. Belonging. Achieving together.Original school exterior photograph
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OUR SCHOOL AT A GLANCE
Opening doors to a brighter future
Education, therapy and daily care come together to help every learner participate, develop and belong.
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Therapy & support
Connected support for communication, movement and independence.
Coding & robotics
Discovering technology and exploring new ways to solve problems.
Our school hostel
A boarding community that is part of life at Ithembelihle.
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ABOUT ITHEMBELIHLE
A school built around
every learner.
Our name means “Place of Good Hope”. That hope is at the heart of everything we do.
Based in Primrose, Germiston, Ithembelihle brings primary education and learner support together to encourage independence and participation.
- Primary school education
- Therapy & learner support
- A welcoming community
- Boarding facilities
CARING FOR THE WHOLE CHILD
Support beyond the classroom
A school team working together around learners’ development and everyday needs.
EXPERIENCE OUR SCHOOL
There is more to school life
NEWS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Proud moments from our school
School update · 13 October 2026
Wheelchair basketball league champions
Ithembelihle celebrated the 2026 school league wheelchair basketball championship after a close 19–18 win over Hope School. Congratulations to the players and coaches on their achievement.
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School update · 13 October 2026
CP soccer teams shine in Gauteng
The school reported strong performances in the Gauteng 7-a-side CP Soccer League. At the time of its update, the Open team held first position and the U16 team held third position.
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Award announcement · 28 September 2026
Recognition for a lifetime of service
The Gauteng Department of Education announced Leonor Nodathini Ngozi of Ithembelihle LSEN in second position for the Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement Award. The school celebrated its principal’s dedication to inclusive education in its 30 September post.
Read the storyLSEN EDUCATION. SHARED OPPORTUNITY.
Help children learn, participate and grow.
LSEN means Learners with Special Educational Needs. At Ithembelihle, primary education, therapy and school life support learners with physical disabilities.
Our state-aided school combines a government subsidy with fundraising and donations. Individuals, companies, trusts and foundations can speak to us about practical support for our school community.
Education + Care + Opportunity
EducationOpportunities to learn
IndependenceConfidence to participate
BelongingA place in our community
OUR STORY IN PICTURES
Life at Ithembelihle
School moments, shared discoveries and a community full of possibility.
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Together, we can make a difference.
Help create more opportunities for the learners at Ithembelihle.
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
Let’s start a conversation
For admissions, boarding, partnerships or general enquiries, speak to the school office.
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