General Smuts High School
Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng East
About General Smuts High School
A public institution, General Smuts High School functions as a secondary school located in Vereeniging, Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sedibeng East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1405 learners were enrolled, taught by 56 educators at a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
General Smuts 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
General Smuts 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
General Smuts 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, General Smuts High School reported a total enrollment of 1,405 learners with a teaching staff of 56 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
General Smuts High School is situated in Vereeniging (Vereeniging), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng East education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sedibeng District Municipality, under the Emfuleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1, Cnr. Van Riebeeck St. And Beaconsfield Ave., Vereeniging. For postal correspondence, use: 320 Vereeniging 1930.
Curriculum & Academics
General Smuts High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary & technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
General Smuts 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 General Smuts 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
1, Cnr. Van Riebeeck St. And Beaconsfield Ave., Vereeniging
Vereeniging, Gauteng
Postal
320 Vereeniging 1930
Phone
+27 82 554 0739Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700330126
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.