Aurora Girls High School
Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About Aurora Girls High School
A public institution, Aurora Girls High School functions as a secondary school located in Soweto, Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Johannesburg Central education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1055 learners were enrolled, taught by 36 educators at a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Aurora Girls High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Aurora Girls High 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
Aurora Girls High School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Aurora Girls High School reported a total enrollment of 1,055 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Aurora Girls High School is situated in Soweto (Soweto), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central education district, specifically within the 6 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: 1764, Cnr Zici & Bendile Street, Zola, Soweto. For postal correspondence, use: X08 Jabulani Mall Post Office 1868.
Curriculum & Academics
Aurora Girls High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Aurora Girls High 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 Aurora Girls High 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
1764, Cnr Zici & Bendile Street, Zola, Soweto
Soweto, Gauteng
Postal
X08 Jabulani Mall Post Office 1868
Phone
+27 11 930 3604Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700110536
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.