Parklands High School

Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South

Public Secondary School Q5

About Parklands High School

A public secondary school serving the Johannesburg community in Gauteng, Parklands High School operates under the Ekurhuleni South education district. The school recorded 928 learners and 38 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Parklands 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

Parklands 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

Parklands 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, Parklands High School reported a total enrollment of 928 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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

Parklands High School is situated in Johannesburg (Alberton), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni South education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: 15, Florentia, Alberton North, Alberton, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 32 Alberton 1450.

Curriculum & Academics

Parklands High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Parklands 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 Parklands 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

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Address

15, Florentia, Alberton North, Alberton, Johannesburg

Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Postal

P.o. Box 32 Alberton 1450

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 928
Educators 38

Learner:Educator Ratio

24:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictEkurhuleni South

EMIS Number

700340331

Department of Basic Education

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.