Shanan Christian School
Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North
About Shanan Christian School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Shanan Christian School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Shanan Christian 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
Shanan Christian 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, Shanan Christian School reported a total enrollment of 121 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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
Shanan Christian School is situated in Benoni (Farrarmere), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni North education district, specifically within the 2 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: 88, Great North Road, Farrarmere, Benoni. For postal correspondence, use: 12140 Benoryn 1504.
Curriculum & Academics
Shanan Christian School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Shanan Christian 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 independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Shanan Christian 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
88, Great North Road, Farrarmere, Benoni
Benoni, Gauteng
Postal
12140 Benoryn 1504
Phone
+27 72 484 0296Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700310730
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.