Kaalfontein Secondary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East
About Kaalfontein Secondary School
Kaalfontein Secondary School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Johannesburg area of Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Johannesburg East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 2348 learners were enrolled, taught by 70 educators at a ratio of 34:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kaalfontein 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
Kaalfontein 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
Kaalfontein 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Kaalfontein Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 2,348 learners with a teaching staff of 70 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Kaalfontein Secondary School is situated in Johannesburg (Midrand), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg East 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: 1603, Bluegum Street, Ebony Park, Midrand, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6159 Halfway House 1685.
Curriculum & Academics
Kaalfontein Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kaalfontein Secondary School 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 Kaalfontein 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
1603, Bluegum Street, Ebony Park, Midrand, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 6159 Halfway House 1685
Phone
+27 10 615 0757Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400347
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.