Redwood Academy
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About Redwood Academy
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Redwood Academy is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Redwood Academy 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
Redwood Academy 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, Redwood Academy reported a total enrollment of 481 learners with a teaching staff of 50 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
Redwood Academy is situated in Johannesburg (Lenasia), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central education district, specifically within the 2 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: 20, Topaas Street, Lenasia Ext 7, Lenasia, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 640 Lenasia 1820.
Curriculum & Academics
Redwood Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Redwood Academy 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 Redwood Academy 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
20, Topaas Street, Lenasia Ext 7, Lenasia, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 640 Lenasia 1820
Phone
+27 11 852 4744Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400891
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.