Raymond Mhlaba Secondary School

Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West

Public Secondary School Q2

About Raymond Mhlaba Secondary School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Raymond Mhlaba 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

Raymond Mhlaba 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

Raymond Mhlaba Secondary School 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, Raymond Mhlaba Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,663 learners with a teaching staff of 56 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

Raymond Mhlaba Secondary School is situated in Roodepoort (Roodepoort), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg West education district, specifically within the 1 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: 4237, Cnr Pat Molawa & Buzzard, Tshepisong, Roodepoort. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 8148 Westgate 1734.

Curriculum & Academics

Raymond Mhlaba Secondary School 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

Raymond Mhlaba 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 Raymond Mhlaba 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

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Address

4237, Cnr Pat Molawa & Buzzard, Tshepisong, Roodepoort

Roodepoort, Gauteng

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Postal

P.o. Box 8148 Westgate 1734

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,663
Educators 56

Learner:Educator Ratio

30:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeSpecial Needs Education Centre
QuintileQ2
Settingurban
FocusSchool Of Focus Learning
Statusopen
DistrictJohannesburg West

EMIS Number

700400220

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.