Discovery International Schools
Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North
About Discovery International Schools
With EMIS number 700401065, Discovery International Schools is a independent combined school located in Benoni, Gauteng, operating within the Ekurhuleni North district. The 2025 academic year saw 400 enrolled learners instructed by 10 educators, resulting in a ratio of 40:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Discovery International Schools 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
Discovery International Schools 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, Discovery International Schools reported a total enrollment of 400 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Discovery International Schools is situated in Benoni (Benoni), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni North education district, specifically within the 2 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: 65, Howard Avenue, Benoni. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Discovery International Schools is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Discovery International Schools 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 Discovery International Schools 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
65, Howard Avenue, Benoni
Benoni, Gauteng
Phone
+27 11 420 3307Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700401065
Department of Basic Education
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.