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Davey Secondary School

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

Davey Secondary School is a public secondary school in Benoni. Its most recent matric class posted a 88% pass rate.

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

Located in Benoni, Davey Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,199
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Davey Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Davey Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 108 matric candidates from Davey Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231109384.5%
202413010681.5%
20251089588.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Davey Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.2% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics181055.6%
Mathematical Literacy1136860.2%
Physical Sciences19526.3%
Life Sciences341852.9%
Accounting351440.0%
Business Studies683957.4%
Economics401332.5%
Geography584679.3%
History775976.6%
English First Additional Language13113099.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Davey Secondary School, 1,918 compared with 1,199; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Davey Secondary School's 88%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Davey Secondary School's 1,199; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Davey Secondary School's 88%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Davey Secondary School's 1,199; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Davey Secondary School's 88%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Davey Secondary School's 1,199; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Davey Secondary School's 88%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Davey Secondary School's 1,199; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Davey Secondary School's 88%.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Davey Secondary School, 2,575 compared with 1,199; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Davey Secondary School's 88%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Davey Secondary School's 1,199; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Davey Secondary School's 88%.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Davey Secondary School's 1,199; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.8% against Davey Secondary School's 88%).
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Davey Secondary School's 1,199; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Davey Secondary School's 88%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Davey Secondary School's 1,199; is a public primary school, a different phase than Davey Secondary School; 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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Davey Secondary School for 2027

Davey Secondary 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
5745, Mabaso Street, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
P.o. Box 86 Daveyton 1520
Telephone
011 426 2283
EMIS number
700310979

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Davey 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 Davey Secondary School directly, on 011 426 2283, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Davey Secondary 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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Davey Secondary School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Davey Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88% 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 Davey Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Davey Secondary School?
Davey Secondary School reported 1,199 learners and 39 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 Davey Secondary School?
Yes, Davey 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 Davey Secondary School's matric results like?
Davey Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88%, in 2025. That's up from 84.5% in 2023.
Is Davey Secondary School a public or private school?
Davey Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Davey Secondary School?
You can call 011 426 2283. It is located at 5745, Mabaso Street, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni.
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