Dawnview High School
Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North
About Dawnview High School
Based in Germiston, Gauteng, Dawnview High School is a public secondary school located in an urban setting under the Ekurhuleni North education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 931 learners with a teaching staff of 37, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dawnview High School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Dawnview 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
Dawnview 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, Dawnview High School reported a total enrollment of 931 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Dawnview High School is situated in Germiston (Germiston), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni North education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 70, Association Road, Dawnview, Germiston. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2034 Primrose 1416.
Curriculum & Academics
Dawnview High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dawnview High School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Dawnview 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
70, Association Road, Dawnview, Germiston
Germiston, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 2034 Primrose 1416
Phone
+27 11 828 9014Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700160291
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.