Sacred Heart College
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East
About Sacred Heart College
Serving the Johannesburg community in Gauteng, Sacred Heart College operates as a independent combined school. The school is administered under the Johannesburg East education district. In 2025, the school reported 715 learners and 53 educators, resulting in a ratio of 13:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Sacred Heart College 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
Sacred Heart College 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, Sacred Heart College reported a total enrollment of 715 learners with a teaching staff of 53 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Sacred Heart College is situated in Johannesburg (Observatory), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg East 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: 15, Eckstein Street, Observatory, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: 87257 Houghton 2041.
Curriculum & Academics
Sacred Heart College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sacred Heart College 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 independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sacred Heart College 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
15, Eckstein Street, Observatory, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
87257 Houghton 2041
Phone
+27 11 081 2200Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700131417
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.