Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Gauteng / Benoni / Westwood Independent School

Westwood Independent School

Private combined school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Westwood Independent School, a private combined school serving Benoni. Around 137 learners are enrolled here.

Is any information about Westwood Independent School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Westwood Independent School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Westwood Independent School is a private combined school in Benoni. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

137
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Westwood Independent School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against Westwood Independent School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Westwood Independent School's 137; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westwood Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Westwood Independent School's 137; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westwood Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Westwood Independent School's 137; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westwood Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Westwood Independent School, 2,531 compared with 137; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westwood Independent School, 2,515 compared with 137; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westwood Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

Zooming into Benoni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Westwood Independent School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Westwood Independent School's 137; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westwood Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westwood Independent School, 2,515 compared with 137; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westwood Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westwood Independent School, 2,338 compared with 137; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westwood Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westwood Independent School, 1,823 compared with 137; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Westwood Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Westwood Independent School, 1,819 compared with 137; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
85, Bedford Avenue, Benoni, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
75Elston Street Regional House Benoni 1401
Telephone
081 775 6316
EMIS number
700400645

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Westwood Independent 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 Westwood Independent School directly, on 081 775 6316, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Westwood Independent School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Westwood Independent School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Westwood Independent School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Benoni besides Westwood Independent School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Westwood Independent School?
Westwood Independent School reported 137 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Westwood Independent School?
Yes. As a private school, Westwood Independent School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Westwood Independent School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Westwood Independent School.
Is Westwood Independent School a public or private school?
Westwood Independent School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Westwood Independent School?
You can call 081 775 6316. It is located at 85, Bedford Avenue, Benoni, Benoni, Benoni.
Related

Related schools in Benoni

Other schools nearby, in and around Benoni: