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Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Emaphupheni, Benoni, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (5 circuit)

In Emaphupheni, Benoni, Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 87.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Emaphupheni, Benoni. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,445
Learners
49
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Dr Harry Gwala 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 Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 149 learners from Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231229981.1%
202417215992.4%
202514913187.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201575.0%
Mathematical Literacy13111487.0%
Physical Sciences201575.0%
Life Sciences201995.0%
Accounting1212100.0%
Business Studies13111587.8%
Economics372567.6%
Geography4747100.0%
History948994.7%
English First Additional Language172172100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School, at 1,918 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is a similar size to Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School, with 1,895 learners against 1,445; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is a similar size to Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School, with 1,843 learners against 1,445; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School, at 1,827 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,445; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School's 87.9%.

Benoni

Zooming into Benoni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School's 1,445; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School, 2,515 compared with 1,445; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School, 2,338 compared with 1,445; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.8% against Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School's 87.9%).
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,445; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is a similar size to Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School, with 1,819 learners against 1,445; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Harry Gwala 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 Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Dr Harry Gwala Secondary 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
9133, Bee Crescent, Etwatwa, Emaphupheni, Benoni
Postal
496 Daveyton 1520
Telephone
082 554 6632
EMIS number
700311001

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dr Harry Gwala 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 Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School directly, on 082 554 6632, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dr Harry Gwala 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 Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.9% 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 Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School?
Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School reported 1,445 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School?
Yes, Dr Harry Gwala 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 Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School's matric results like?
Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.9%, in 2025. That's up from 81.1% in 2023.
Is Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School a public or private school?
Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School?
You can call 082 554 6632. It is located at 9133, Bee Crescent, Etwatwa, Emaphupheni, Benoni.
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