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Benoni Junior School

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

In Benoni, Benoni Junior School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 696 learners.

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

Benoni Junior School is a public primary school serving families in and around Benoni. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

696
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Benoni Junior School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Benoni Junior School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Benoni Junior School's 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Benoni Junior School's 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Benoni Junior School's 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Junior School, 2,531 compared with 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Junior School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Junior School, 2,515 compared with 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Benoni Junior School's 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Junior School, 2,515 compared with 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Junior School, 2,338 compared with 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Junior School, 1,823 compared with 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Junior School, 1,819 compared with 696, 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Benoni Junior School for 2027

Benoni Junior 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, Derby Avenue, Wetern Extension, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
Box 17017 Benoni West 1503
Telephone
011 421 3651
Website
benonijunior.co.za
Email
principal@benonijunior.co.za
EMIS number
700310177

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Benoni Junior 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 Junior School directly, on 011 421 3651, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Benoni Junior 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Benoni Junior School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Benoni Junior School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Benoni besides Benoni Junior School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Benoni Junior School?
Benoni Junior School reported 696 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Junior School?
Yes, Benoni Junior 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.
Is Benoni Junior School a public or private school?
Benoni Junior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Benoni Junior School?
You can call 011 421 3651. It is located at 1, Derby Avenue, Wetern Extension, Benoni, Benoni.
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