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Benoni High School

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

Benoni High School is a public secondary school in Benoni. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.6%.

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Located in Benoni, Benoni High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,452
Learners
78
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Benoni High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Benoni High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 266 learners from Benoni High School who wrote matric in 2025, 99.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323823096.6%
202424724599.2%
202526626599.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Benoni High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10910394.5%
Mathematical Literacy137137100.0%
Physical Sciences645687.5%
Life Sciences12512196.8%
Accounting656498.5%
Business Studies14213796.5%
Economics434195.3%
Geography5454100.0%
History757498.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Benoni High School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni High School, 2,593 compared with 1,452; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Benoni High School's 99.6%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni High School, 2,591 compared with 1,452; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Benoni High School's 99.6%.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni High School, 2,575 compared with 1,452; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Benoni High School's 99.6%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Benoni High School's 1,452, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Benoni High School's 1,452; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.5% against Benoni High School's 99.6%.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni High School, 2,575 compared with 1,452; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Benoni High School's 99.6%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Benoni High School's 1,452; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.5% against Benoni High School's 99.6%.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Benoni High School's 1,452; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.8% against Benoni High School's 99.6%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Benoni High School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Benoni High School's 99.6%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Benoni High School, at 1,819 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Benoni High 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 Benoni High School for 2027

Benoni High 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
1, Dalrymple, Northmead, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
Po Box 12202 Benoryn 1504
Telephone
011 849 4129
Website
bhs.co.za
Email
admin@bhs.co.za
EMIS number
700310151

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Benoni High 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 High School directly, on 011 849 4129, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Benoni High 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 Benoni High School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Benoni High School's 99.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LESIBA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 97.5%.
How many other schools are there in Benoni besides Benoni High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Benoni High School?
Benoni High School reported 1,452 learners and 78 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 High School?
Yes, Benoni High 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 Benoni High School's matric results like?
Benoni High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.6% since 2023.
Is Benoni High School a public or private school?
Benoni High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Benoni High School?
You can call 011 849 4129. It is located at 1, Dalrymple, Northmead, Benoni, Benoni.
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