Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School
Operating as a public institution, Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School is a secondary school located in Johannesburg within Gauteng. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central education district. The 2025 school year recorded 748 learners taught by 31 educators, achieving a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary 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
Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary 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
Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary 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, Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 748 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School is situated in Johannesburg (Soweto), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central education district, specifically within the 4 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: 277, Mathebula, Zola North, Soweto, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: 53 Kwa-xuma 1868.
Curriculum & Academics
Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary 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 Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary 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
277, Mathebula, Zola North, Soweto, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
53 Kwa-xuma 1868
Phone
+27 62 080 0527Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700110601
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.