Phahama Secondary School

Randfontein, Gauteng · Gauteng West

Public Secondary School Q3

About Phahama Secondary School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Phahama Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

Phahama 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

Phahama 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, Phahama Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,682 learners with a teaching staff of 57 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

Phahama Secondary School is situated in Randfontein (Randfontein), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng West education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the West Rand District Municipality, under the Rand West Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: 3506, Mokate Street, Mohlakeng, Randfontein. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 445 Randfontein 1760.

Curriculum & Academics

Phahama Secondary School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a school of focus learning curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Phahama 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 Phahama 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

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Address

3506, Mokate Street, Mohlakeng, Randfontein

Randfontein, Gauteng

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Postal

P.o. Box 445 Randfontein 1760

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,682
Educators 57

Learner:Educator Ratio

30:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeSpecial Needs Education Centre
QuintileQ3
Settingurban
FocusSchool Of Focus Learning
Statusopen
DistrictGauteng West

EMIS Number

700270991

Department of Basic Education

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.