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Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School

Public secondary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Benoni. Its last matric group achieved a 75.9% pass rate.

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

Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School is a public secondary school in Benoni. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

955
Learners
37
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Caiphus Nyoka Secondary 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 Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 133 learners from Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 75.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231119182.0%
20241029492.2%
202513310175.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221881.8%
Mathematical Literacy806581.3%
Physical Sciences221568.2%
Life Sciences252496.0%
Accounting1616100.0%
Business Studies775267.5%
Economics211885.7%
Geography212095.2%
History666192.4%
English First Additional Language101101100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School's 955; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (76.5% against Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School's 75.9%).
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 955; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (75.8% against Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School's 75.9%).
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School, 1,843 compared with 955; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.6% against Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School's 75.9%).
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School, 1,827 compared with 955; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School's 75.9%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School, 1,823 compared with 955; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School's 75.9%.

Benoni

Zooming into Benoni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School's 955; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School's 75.9%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School, 2,515 compared with 955; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School's 75.9%.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School, 2,338 compared with 955; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.8% against Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School's 75.9%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School, 1,823 compared with 955; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School's 75.9%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School, 1,819 compared with 955; is a public primary school, a different phase than Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School; 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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School for 2027

Because Caiphus Nyoka Secondary 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
14436, Msane Street, Etwatwa, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
P.o Box Etwatwa East 1520
Telephone
082 556 6728
EMIS number
700311837
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Caiphus Nyoka Secondary 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 Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School directly, on 082 556 6728, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Caiphus Nyoka Secondary 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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75.9% is lower than LESIBA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Benoni besides Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School?
Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School reported 955 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School?
Yes, Caiphus Nyoka Secondary 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 Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School's matric results like?
Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.9%, in 2025. That's down from 82% in 2023.
Is Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School a public or private school?
Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School?
You can call 082 556 6728. It is located at 14436, Msane Street, Etwatwa, Benoni, Benoni.
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