It is oriented to Hindu religious teachings as interpreted by the Arya Samaj movement.
Bhawani Dayal High School was established in 1972 and named after Bhawani Dayal Sannyasi (1892–1950), an activist for the rights of Indians and promoter of Vedic religion in South Africa.
The school started with 28 students and 2 teachers in a temporary building.
Purpose-built premises were completed in 1976 by which time the school had 388 students and 17 teachers.
The school premises have seen several expansions including a canteen in 1980, a multi-craft workshop in 1982, the two-storey southern wing of classrooms in 1983, a multi-craft workshop in 1982 and an additional classroom in 1988.