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Houghton Muslim Academy
Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Houghton Muslim Academy is a private combined school in Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 487 learners and 34 educators, about 14.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for private combined schools in Gauteng (458 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 487 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 14.3 (province average 15.5) Fewer learners per educator than 46% of 500 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400650 |
Address and location
| Street address | 52, 2nd Avenue, Houghton, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1274 Houghton 2041 |
| Suburb / area | Houghton |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800073 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Houghton Muslim Academy
Is Houghton Muslim Academy a public or private school?
Houghton Muslim Academy is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Houghton Muslim Academy?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at Houghton Muslim Academy?
487 learners and 34 educators (about 14.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 46% of 500 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Houghton Muslim Academy?
Its EMIS number is 700400650.
Where is Houghton Muslim Academy?
52, 2nd Avenue, Houghton, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 483 2818.
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98.3% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.