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Gresswold Senior School

Public combined school, mild mental disability specialisation · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (2 circuit)

Gresswold Senior School is a public combined school in Johannesburg. Around 684 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Johannesburg, Gresswold Senior School is a public combined school.

684
Learners
49
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Mild Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Gresswold Senior School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Gresswold Senior School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Gresswold Senior School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Gresswold Senior School's 684; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gresswold Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Gresswold Senior School's 684; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gresswold Senior School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gresswold Senior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Gresswold Senior School's 684; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gresswold Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gresswold Senior School, 2,818 compared with 684; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gresswold Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gresswold Senior School, 2,781 compared with 684; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gresswold Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gresswold Senior School, 2,936 compared with 684; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gresswold Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Gresswold Senior School's 684; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gresswold Senior School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gresswold Senior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gresswold Senior School, 2,892 compared with 684; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gresswold Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gresswold Senior School, 2,888 compared with 684; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gresswold Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Gresswold Senior School's 684; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gresswold Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Gresswold Senior School for 2027

Because Gresswold Senior School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
22, Hathaway Road, Gresswold, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 64253 Highlands North 2037
Telephone
011 786 8123
EMIS number
700150540

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gresswold Senior School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Gresswold Senior School directly, on 011 786 8123, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gresswold Senior School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Gresswold Senior School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gresswold Senior School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Gresswold Senior School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gresswold Senior School?
Gresswold Senior School reported 684 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Gresswold Senior School?
Yes, Gresswold Senior School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Gresswold Senior School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gresswold Senior School.
Is Gresswold Senior School a public or private school?
Gresswold Senior School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gresswold Senior School?
You can call 011 786 8123. It is located at 22, Hathaway Road, Gresswold, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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