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Ashbury College

Private combined school · Fairleads, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Ashbury College, a private combined school serving Fairleads, Benoni. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.9%.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Ashbury College, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Ashbury College is a private combined school in Fairleads, Benoni. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

1,065
Learners
45
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Ashbury College sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 73 learners from Ashbury College who wrote matric in 2025, 95.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023535298.1%
2024535196.2%
2025737095.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ashbury College reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302996.7%
Mathematical Literacy232295.7%
Physical Sciences232191.3%
Life Sciences353497.1%
Accounting111090.9%
Business Studies302893.3%
Geography1919100.0%
History181583.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Ashbury College compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Ashbury College's 1,065; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Ashbury College's 95.9%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Ashbury College's 1,065; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Ashbury College's 95.9%.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Ashbury College's 1,065; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Ashbury College's 95.9%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Ashbury College, 2,531 compared with 1,065; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ashbury College, 2,515 compared with 1,065; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against Ashbury College's 95.9%).

Benoni

Zooming into Benoni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ashbury College.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Ashbury College's 1,065; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Ashbury College's 95.9%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ashbury College, 2,515 compared with 1,065; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against Ashbury College's 95.9%).
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ashbury College, 2,338 compared with 1,065; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.8% against Ashbury College's 95.9%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ashbury College, 1,823 compared with 1,065; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Ashbury College's 95.9%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ashbury College, 1,819 compared with 1,065; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
69, Von Broembsen Road, , Fairleads, Benoni
Postal
11011 Rynfield 1515
Telephone
010 035 0946
EMIS number
700310136
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ashbury College?
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 Ashbury College directly, on 010 035 0946, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ashbury College?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ashbury College the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Ashbury College's matric pass rate of 95.9% 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 Ashbury College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ashbury College?
Ashbury College reported 1,065 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Ashbury College?
Yes. As a private school, Ashbury College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Ashbury College's matric results like?
Ashbury College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.1% since 2023.
Is Ashbury College a public or private school?
Ashbury College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Ashbury College?
You can call 010 035 0946. It is located at 69, Von Broembsen Road, , Fairleads, Benoni.
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