Maxeke Secondary School
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West
About Maxeke Secondary School
As a public secondary school, Maxeke Secondary School provides education to learners in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sedibeng West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1520 learners were enrolled, taught by 50 educators at a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maxeke Secondary School 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
Maxeke 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
Maxeke 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 maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Maxeke Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,520 learners with a teaching staff of 50 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Maxeke Secondary School is situated in Vanderbijlpark (Vanderbijlpark), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng West education district, specifically within the 4 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: 63, Coner Lind & Old Golden Highway, Evaton, Vanderbijlpark. For postal correspondence, use: X08 Mafatsana 1984.
Curriculum & Academics
Maxeke Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maxeke Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Maxeke 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
63, Coner Lind & Old Golden Highway, Evaton, Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Postal
X08 Mafatsana 1984
Phone
+27 16 591 5571Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700320960
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.