John Orr Engineering School Of Specialisation
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South
About John Orr Engineering School Of Specialisation
John Orr Engineering School Of Specialisation is classified as a public secondary school serving the Johannesburg area of Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Johannesburg South education district. For the 2025 academic year, 893 learners were enrolled, taught by 45 educators at a ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
John Orr Engineering School Of Specialisation is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
John Orr Engineering School Of Specialisation 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
John Orr Engineering School Of Specialisation 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, John Orr Engineering School Of Specialisation reported a total enrollment of 893 learners with a teaching staff of 45 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
John Orr Engineering School Of Specialisation is situated in Johannesburg (Braamfontein), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg South education district, specifically within the 3 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: 000, Corner Owl Street & Empire Road, Milpark, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X6 Auckland Park 2006.
Curriculum & Academics
John Orr Engineering School Of Specialisation is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a school of focus learning curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
John Orr Engineering School Of Specialisation 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 John Orr Engineering School Of Specialisation 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
000, Corner Owl Street & Empire Road, Milpark, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
Private Bag X6 Auckland Park 2006
Phone
+27 11 726 7000Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700130708
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.