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Sacred Heart College
Observatory, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Sacred Heart College is a private combined school in Observatory, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 715 learners and 53 educators, about 13.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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) | 715 |
| Educators (2025) | 53 |
| Learners per educator | 13.5 (province average 15.5) Fewer learners per educator than 49% of 500 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700131417 |
Address and location
| Street address | 15, Eckstein Street, Observatory, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 87257 Houghton 2041 |
| Suburb / area | Observatory |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800066 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Sacred Heart College
Is Sacred Heart College a public or private school?
Sacred Heart College is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Sacred Heart College?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at Sacred Heart College?
715 learners and 53 educators (about 13.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 49% of 500 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Sacred Heart College?
Its EMIS number is 700131417.
Where is Sacred Heart College?
15, Eckstein Street, Observatory, Johannesburg. It is in Observatory, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 081 2200.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.