Kenilworth Secondary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About Kenilworth Secondary School
Kenilworth Secondary School provides secondary school education as a public school in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The school is administered under the Johannesburg Central education district. In 2025, the school reported 933 learners and 29 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kenilworth 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
Kenilworth 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
Kenilworth Secondary 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Kenilworth Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 933 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Kenilworth Secondary School is situated in Johannesburg (Kenilworth), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central 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: 172, Kennedy Str, Kenilworth, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: 1761 Rosettenville 2130.
Curriculum & Academics
Kenilworth Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth 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
172, Kennedy Str, Kenilworth, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
1761 Rosettenville 2130
Phone
+27 11 683 1416Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400107
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.