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Public high school
East Rand School of Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)
Putfontein, Benoni, Gauteng
East Rand School of Arts (Creative and Performing Arts) is a public high school in Putfontein, Benoni, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a school of focus learning specialisation. In 2025 it had 516 learners and 48 educators, about 10.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 98.9% of its 88 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.9% of the school's 88 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 | 80 | 88.9% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 83 | 71 | 85.5% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 88 | 87 | 98.9% | 89.1% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | School of Focus Learning |
| Sector | Public |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 516 |
| Educators (2025) | 48 |
| Learners per educator | 10.8 (province average 27.6) |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700312124 |
| Exam centre number | 8312124 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Jones, Hillcerst Farm, Putfontein, Benoni |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P. O Box 1895 Benoni 1500 |
| Suburb / area | Putfontein |
| Town | Benoni |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Ekurhuleni North |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79700096 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about East Rand School of Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)
Is East Rand School of Arts (Creative and Performing Arts) a public or private school?
East Rand School of Arts (Creative and Performing Arts) is a public high school.
Does East Rand School of Arts (Creative and Performing Arts) charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption.
What is East Rand School of Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)'s matric pass rate?
98.9% of its 88 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 88.9%, 2024 85.5%.
How many learners are at East Rand School of Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)?
516 learners and 48 educators (about 10.8 learners per educator) in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of East Rand School of Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)?
Its EMIS number is 700312124. Its exam centre number is 8312124.
Where is East Rand School of Arts (Creative and Performing Arts)?
1, Jones, Hillcerst Farm, Putfontein, Benoni. It is in Putfontein, Benoni, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni North education district. Phone 010 007 1186.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.