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Bhekimfundo Primary School

Public primary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Bhekimfundo Primary School, a public primary school serving Benoni. Around 374 learners are enrolled here.

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

Bhekimfundo Primary School is a public primary school in Benoni. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

374
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Bhekimfundo 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 Bhekimfundo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Bhekimfundo Primary School's 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhekimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhekimfundo 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 Bhekimfundo Primary School's 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhekimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhekimfundo 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 Bhekimfundo Primary School's 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhekimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhekimfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Bhekimfundo Primary School, 2,531 compared with 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhekimfundo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhekimfundo Primary School, 2,515 compared with 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhekimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhekimfundo 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 Bhekimfundo Primary School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Bhekimfundo Primary School's 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhekimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhekimfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhekimfundo Primary School, 2,515 compared with 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhekimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhekimfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhekimfundo Primary School, 2,338 compared with 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhekimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhekimfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhekimfundo Primary School, 1,823 compared with 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhekimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhekimfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhekimfundo Primary School, 1,819 compared with 374, 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 Bhekimfundo Primary School for 2027

Bhekimfundo Primary 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
6752, Helene, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
46 Daveyton 1507
Telephone
011 426 4048
EMIS number
700310920
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bhekimfundo 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 Bhekimfundo Primary School directly, on 011 426 4048, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bhekimfundo 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 Bhekimfundo Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bhekimfundo 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 Bhekimfundo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bhekimfundo Primary School?
Bhekimfundo Primary School reported 374 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Bhekimfundo Primary School?
Yes, Bhekimfundo 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 Bhekimfundo Primary School a public or private school?
Bhekimfundo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bhekimfundo Primary School?
You can call 011 426 4048. It is located at 6752, Helene, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni.
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