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Amos Maphanga Secondary School

Public secondary school · Daveyton, Benoni, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (5 circuit)

Amos Maphanga Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Daveyton, Benoni. Its last matric group achieved a 79.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Amos Maphanga Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Daveyton, Benoni, Amos Maphanga Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,167
Learners
36
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Amos Maphanga Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Amos Maphanga Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Amos Maphanga Secondary School entered 207 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.2% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313711181.0%
202413110882.4%
202520716479.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Amos Maphanga Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251456.0%
Mathematical Literacy1068075.5%
Physical Sciences241458.3%
Life Sciences241666.7%
Accounting12541.7%
Business Studies1077570.1%
Economics12975.0%
Geography514690.2%
History958589.5%
English First Additional Language13113099.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Amos Maphanga Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Amos Maphanga Secondary School, 1,918 compared with 1,167; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 1,167; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 1,167; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.6% against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 79.2%).
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 1,167; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 1,167; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 79.2%.

Benoni

And within Benoni itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Amos Maphanga Secondary School, 2,575 compared with 1,167; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 1,167; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 1,167; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.8% against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 1,167; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Amos Maphanga Secondary School's 1,167; is a public primary school, a different phase than Amos Maphanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Amos Maphanga Secondary School for 2027

Amos Maphanga Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
13908, Guinea Fowl, Etwatwa, Daveyton, Benoni
Postal
P.o.box 342 Daveyton 1520
Telephone
011 962 9075
EMIS number
700400398

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Amos Maphanga Secondary 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 Amos Maphanga Secondary School directly, on 011 962 9075, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Amos Maphanga Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Amos Maphanga Secondary School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Amos Maphanga Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.2% is lower than LESIBA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Benoni besides Amos Maphanga Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Amos Maphanga Secondary School?
Amos Maphanga Secondary School reported 1,167 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Amos Maphanga Secondary School?
Yes, Amos Maphanga Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Amos Maphanga Secondary School's matric results like?
Amos Maphanga Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 81% since 2023.
Is Amos Maphanga Secondary School a public or private school?
Amos Maphanga Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Amos Maphanga Secondary School?
You can call 011 962 9075. It is located at 13908, Guinea Fowl, Etwatwa, Daveyton, Benoni.
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