The Japanese School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North
About The Japanese School
As a independent school, The Japanese School provides intermediate school education to learners in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The school falls under the Johannesburg North education district. The 2025 school year recorded 20 learners taught by 10 educators, achieving a ratio of 2:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
The Japanese 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
The Japanese 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, The Japanese School reported a total enrollment of 20 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 2:1, 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
The Japanese School is situated in Johannesburg (Emmarentia), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg North education district, specifically within the 3 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: 12, Caledon Street, Emmarentia, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 44209 Linden 2104.
Curriculum & Academics
The Japanese School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
The Japanese 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 independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at The Japanese 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
12, Caledon Street, Emmarentia, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 44209 Linden 2104
Phone
+27 11 888 1530Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700131631
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.