Doug Whitehead School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East
About Doug Whitehead School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Doug Whitehead School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Doug Whitehead 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
Doug Whitehead 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, Doug Whitehead School reported a total enrollment of 230 learners with a teaching staff of 23 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
Doug Whitehead School is situated in Johannesburg (Kensington), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg East education district, specifically within the 1 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: 24, Cressy, Kensington, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: 33193 Jeppestown 2043.
Curriculum & Academics
Doug Whitehead School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a severe mental disability curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Doug Whitehead 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 Doug Whitehead 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
24, Cressy, Kensington, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
33193 Jeppestown 2043
Phone
+27 11 618 2300Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700133744
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.