Freedom Park Secondary School No 1
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About Freedom Park Secondary School No 1
Freedom Park Secondary School No 1 (EMIS: 700400531) is a public secondary school situated in Johannesburg, Gauteng and managed by the Johannesburg Central education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1509 enrolled learners instructed by 48 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Freedom Park Secondary School No 1 is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Freedom Park Secondary School No 1 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
Freedom Park Secondary School No 1 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, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Freedom Park Secondary School No 1 reported a total enrollment of 1,509 learners with a teaching staff of 48 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Freedom Park Secondary School No 1 is situated in Johannesburg (Devland), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central education district, specifically within the 1 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: 2572, Telescope Street, Devland Ext 30, Devland, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Freedom Park Secondary School No 1 is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Freedom Park Secondary School No 1 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 public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Freedom Park Secondary School No 1 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
2572, Telescope Street, Devland Ext 30, Devland, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Phone
+27 82 600 7353Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400531
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.