Westwood Independent School
Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North
About Westwood Independent School
Westwood Independent School is classified as a independent combined school serving the Benoni area of Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ekurhuleni North education district. For the 2025 academic year, 137 learners were enrolled, taught by 14 educators at a ratio of 10:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Westwood Independent 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
Westwood Independent 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, Westwood Independent School reported a total enrollment of 137 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, 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
Westwood Independent School is situated in Benoni (Benoni), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni North education district, specifically within the 2 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: 85, Bedford Avenue, Benoni. For postal correspondence, use: 75elston Street Regional House Benoni 1401.
Curriculum & Academics
Westwood Independent School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Westwood Independent 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 Westwood Independent 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
85, Bedford Avenue, Benoni
Benoni, Gauteng
Postal
75elston Street Regional House Benoni 1401
Phone
+27 81 775 6316Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400645
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.