Birch Acres Secondary School
Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North
About Birch Acres Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Birch Acres Secondary 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
Birch Acres Secondary 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
Birch Acres Secondary 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, Birch Acres Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 683 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Birch Acres Secondary School is situated in Kempton Park (Birch Acres), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni North education district, specifically within the 3 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: 889, Piet-my-vrou Avenue, Birch Acres Ext 3, Birch Acres, Kempton Park. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Birch Acres Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Birch Acres Secondary 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 public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Birch Acres Secondary 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
889, Piet-my-vrou Avenue, Birch Acres Ext 3, Birch Acres, Kempton Park
Kempton Park, Gauteng
Phone
+27 82 600 7283Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700401286
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.