Wordsworth High School
Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North
About Wordsworth High School
In the urban area of Benoni, Gauteng, Wordsworth High School operates as a public secondary school within the Ekurhuleni North education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1152 learners with a teaching staff of 44, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Wordsworth High School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Wordsworth 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
Wordsworth 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, Wordsworth High School reported a total enrollment of 1,152 learners with a teaching staff of 44 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Wordsworth High 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: 4, Wordsworth Road, Farramere, Benoni. For postal correspondence, use: 14261 Farramere 1518.
Curriculum & Academics
Wordsworth High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Wordsworth High School 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 public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Wordsworth 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
4, Wordsworth Road, Farramere, Benoni
Benoni, Gauteng
Postal
14261 Farramere 1518
Phone
+27 11 425 0144Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700310854
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.