Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School
Benoni, Gauteng · Gauteng East
About Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School
Registered under EMIS 700311001, Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School serves as a public secondary school in Benoni, Gauteng. The 2025 academic year saw 1445 enrolled learners instructed by 49 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Dr Harry Gwala 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 Harry Gwala Secondary 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, Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,445 learners with a teaching staff of 49 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
Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School is situated in Benoni (Emaphupheni), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng East education district, specifically within the 5 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: 9133, Bee Crescent, Etwatwa, Emaphupheni, Benoni. For postal correspondence, use: 496 Daveyton 1520.
Curriculum & Academics
Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary & technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dr Harry Gwala 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 Harry Gwala 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
9133, Bee Crescent, Etwatwa, Emaphupheni, Benoni
Benoni, Gauteng
Postal
496 Daveyton 1520
Phone
+27 82 554 6632Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700311001
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.