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Benoni West Primary School

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

Benoni West Primary School is a public primary school in Benoni. Around 1,069 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Benoni West Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Benoni, Benoni West Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,069
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Benoni West Primary 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 West Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Benoni West Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni West Primary School, 2,593 compared with 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni West Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni West Primary School, 2,591 compared with 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni West Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni West Primary School, 2,575 compared with 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni West Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Benoni West Primary School's 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni West Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Benoni West Primary School's 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni West Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Benoni West Primary School, 2,575 compared with 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni West Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Benoni West Primary School's 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni West Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Benoni West Primary School's 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni West Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Benoni West Primary School's 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Benoni West Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Benoni West Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Benoni West Primary School's 1,069, 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 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Benoni West Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Benoni West Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
22, Railway Avenue, Benoni West, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
17058 Benoni West 1508
Telephone
011 421 1987
EMIS number
700310193

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Benoni West 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 West Primary School directly, on 011 421 1987, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Benoni West Primary 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 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Benoni West Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Benoni West 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 West Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Benoni West Primary School?
Benoni West Primary School reported 1,069 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 West Primary School?
Yes, Benoni West 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 West Primary School a public or private school?
Benoni West Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Benoni West Primary School?
You can call 011 421 1987. It is located at 22, Railway Avenue, Benoni West, Benoni, Benoni.
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