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Benoni Primary School

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

Welcome to Benoni Primary School, a public primary school serving Benoni. Around 1,268 learners are enrolled here.

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

Benoni Primary School is a public primary school in Benoni. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,268
Learners
36
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 Primary 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 Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Benoni Primary School's 1,268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Primary 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 Primary School's 1,268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Primary 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 Primary School's 1,268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Primary School, 2,531 compared with 1,268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Primary School, 2,515 compared with 1,268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Primary 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 Primary School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Benoni Primary School's 1,268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Primary School, 2,515 compared with 1,268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Primary School, 2,338 compared with 1,268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Primary School, 1,823 compared with 1,268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni Primary School, 1,819 compared with 1,268, 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 Primary School for 2027

Because Benoni Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
251, Cradock Street, Actonville, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
5048 Benoni South 1502
Telephone
011 421 1486
EMIS number
700310052
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Benoni Primary 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 Primary School directly, on 011 421 1486, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Benoni Primary 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 Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Benoni Primary 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 Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Benoni Primary School?
Benoni Primary School reported 1,268 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Primary School?
Yes, Benoni Primary 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 Primary School a public or private school?
Benoni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Benoni Primary School?
You can call 011 421 1486. It is located at 251, Cradock Street, Actonville, Benoni, Benoni.
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