Petit High School
Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North
About Petit High School
With EMIS number 700312075, Petit High School is a public secondary school located in Benoni, Gauteng, operating within the Ekurhuleni North district. The 2025 academic year saw 1302 enrolled learners instructed by 45 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Petit High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Petit 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
Petit 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, Petit High School reported a total enrollment of 1,302 learners with a teaching staff of 45 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Petit High School is situated in Benoni (Petit), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni North education district, specifically within the 3 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: 59, Zesfontein Rd, Petit, Benoni. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 7616 Petit 1512.
Curriculum & Academics
Petit High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Petit High 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 Petit 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
Address
59, Zesfontein Rd, Petit, Benoni
Benoni, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 7616 Petit 1512
Phone
+27 11 965 0788Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700312075
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.