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Benoni Christian School

Private combined school · Northmead, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (2 circuit)

In Northmead, Benoni, Benoni Christian School operates as a private combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.7% pass rate.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Benoni Christian School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Benoni Christian School is a private combined school serving families in and around Northmead, Benoni. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

263
Learners
21
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Benoni Christian School 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

Benoni Christian School entered 23 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.7% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023323093.8%
20242020100.0%
2025232295.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Benoni Christian School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161381.3%
Mathematical Literacy44100.0%
Physical Sciences66100.0%
Life Sciences1010100.0%
Accounting1010100.0%
Business Studies1010100.0%
Economics1212100.0%
Geography55100.0%
History55100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against Benoni Christian School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Benoni Christian School's 263; 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 Benoni Christian School's 95.7%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Benoni Christian School's 263; 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 Benoni Christian School's 95.7%.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Benoni Christian School's 263; 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 Benoni Christian School's 95.7%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Christian School, 2,531 compared with 263; 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 Benoni Christian School, 2,515 compared with 263; 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 Benoni Christian School's 95.7%).

Benoni

Zooming into Benoni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Benoni Christian School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Benoni Christian School's 263; 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 Benoni Christian School's 95.7%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Christian School, 2,515 compared with 263; 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 Benoni Christian School's 95.7%).
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Christian School, 2,338 compared with 263; 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 Benoni Christian School's 95.7%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Christian School, 1,823 compared with 263; 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 Benoni Christian School's 95.7%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Christian School, 1,819 compared with 263; 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
5, Cnr Papawer And Hibiscus Street, Northmead Ext 4, Northmead, Benoni
Postal
Po Box 13121 Northmead 1511
Telephone
011 849 9611
EMIS number
700312158
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Benoni Christian 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 Benoni Christian School directly, on 011 849 9611, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Benoni Christian School?
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 Benoni Christian School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Benoni Christian School's matric pass rate of 95.7% 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 Benoni Christian School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Benoni Christian School?
Benoni Christian School reported 263 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Benoni Christian School?
Yes. As a private school, Benoni Christian School 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 Benoni Christian School's matric results like?
Benoni Christian School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.8% since 2023.
Is Benoni Christian School a public or private school?
Benoni Christian School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Benoni Christian School?
You can call 011 849 9611. It is located at 5, Cnr Papawer And Hibiscus Street, Northmead Ext 4, Northmead, Benoni.
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