Springs Secondary School

Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East

Public Secondary School Q5

About Springs Secondary School

Springs Secondary School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Springs area of Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Gauteng East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1050 learners were enrolled, taught by 41 educators at a ratio of 26:1.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Springs 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

Springs 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

Springs 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, Springs Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,050 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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

Springs Secondary School is situated in Springs (Springs), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng East education district, specifically within the 4 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: 67, Honeysuckle Drive, Bakerton, Springs. For postal correspondence, use: 679 Springs 1560.

Curriculum & Academics

Springs Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Springs Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian 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 Springs 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

67, Honeysuckle Drive, Bakerton, Springs

Springs, Gauteng

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Postal

679 Springs 1560

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,050
Educators 41

Learner:Educator Ratio

26:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictGauteng East

EMIS Number

700350041

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.