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Benoni Educational College

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

Benoni Educational College is a private secondary school based in Benoni. Its most recent matric class posted a 48.8% pass rate.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Benoni Educational College, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Benoni, Benoni Educational College operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

201
Learners
12
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Benoni Educational College is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Benoni Educational College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 121 learners from Benoni Educational College who wrote matric in 2025, 48.8% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231168069.0%
202426819070.9%
20251215948.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Benoni Educational College offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics812632.1%
Mathematical Literacy19115581.2%
Physical Sciences551323.6%
Life Sciences925155.4%
Accounting23626.1%
Business Studies16111168.9%
Economics522853.8%
Geography715780.3%
History13110479.4%
English First Additional Language88100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Benoni Educational College.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Educational College, 2,593 compared with 201; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Benoni Educational College's 48.8%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Educational College, 2,591 compared with 201; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.4% against Benoni Educational College's 48.8%.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Educational College, 2,575 compared with 201; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Benoni Educational College's 48.8%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Benoni Educational College's 201; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Benoni Educational College's 201; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Benoni Educational College's 48.8%.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Educational College, 2,575 compared with 201; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Benoni Educational College's 48.8%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Benoni Educational College's 201; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Benoni Educational College's 48.8%.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Benoni Educational College's 201; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.8% against Benoni Educational College's 48.8%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Benoni Educational College's 201; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Benoni Educational College's 48.8%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Benoni Educational College's 201; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
35, Cranbourne Avenue, , Benoni, Benoni
Postal
P O Box 2359 Benoni 1500
Telephone
010 023 8235
EMIS number
700310904
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Benoni Educational 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 Benoni Educational College directly, on 010 023 8235, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Benoni Educational College?
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 Benoni Educational College the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Benoni Educational College's matric pass rate of 48.8% 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 Educational College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Benoni Educational College?
Benoni Educational College reported 201 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Educational College?
Yes. As a private school, Benoni Educational 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 Benoni Educational College's matric results like?
Benoni Educational College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 48.8%, in 2025. That's down from 69% in 2023.
Is Benoni Educational College a public or private school?
Benoni Educational College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Benoni Educational College?
You can call 010 023 8235. It is located at 35, Cranbourne Avenue, , Benoni, Benoni.
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