Al-aqsa School
Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About Al-aqsa School
A independent institution, Al-aqsa School functions as a primary school located in Soweto, Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Johannesburg Central education district. For the 2025 academic year, 410 learners were enrolled, taught by 22 educators at a ratio of 19:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Al-aqsa 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
Al-aqsa 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, Al-aqsa School reported a total enrollment of 410 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Al-aqsa School is situated in Soweto (Lenasia), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central 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: 58, Sirkon Avenue, Lenasia, Soweto. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2932 Lenasia 1820.
Curriculum & Academics
Al-aqsa School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Al-aqsa School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Al-aqsa 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
58, Sirkon Avenue, Lenasia, Soweto
Soweto, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 2932 Lenasia 1820
Phone
+27 11 854 8426Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700111906
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.