Mahareng Secondary School
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng East
About Mahareng Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mahareng Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Mahareng 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
Mahareng 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, Mahareng Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,215 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Mahareng Secondary School is situated in Vanderbijlpark (Tshepiso), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng East education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sedibeng District Municipality, under the Emfuleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Steve Tshwethe Street, Tshepiso Ext 3, Tshepiso, Vanderbijlpark. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1260 Boipatong 1901.
Curriculum & Academics
Mahareng Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mahareng Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Mahareng 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
Steve Tshwethe Street, Tshepiso Ext 3, Tshepiso, Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 1260 Boipatong 1901
Phone
+27 16 451 8001Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700320895
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.