Jeppe High School For Girls
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East
About Jeppe High School For Girls
A public institution, Jeppe High School For Girls functions as a secondary school located in Johannesburg, Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Johannesburg East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 947 learners were enrolled, taught by 61 educators at a ratio of 16:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Jeppe High School For Girls is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Jeppe High School For Girls 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
Jeppe High School For Girls 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, Jeppe High School For Girls reported a total enrollment of 947 learners with a teaching staff of 61 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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
Jeppe High School For Girls is situated in Johannesburg, within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg East 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: 160, Roberts Avenue, Kensington, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 28369 Kensington 2101.
Curriculum & Academics
Jeppe High School For Girls is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Jeppe High School For Girls 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 Jeppe High School For Girls 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
160, Roberts Avenue, Kensington, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 28369 Kensington 2101
Phone
+27 11 616 6000Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700130641
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.