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Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School

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

In Benoni, Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84%.

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Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School

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

Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Benoni. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,672
Learners
48
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, Ephes Mamkeli 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 Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School entered 243 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324218978.1%
202424018275.8%
202524320484.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1154135.7%
Mathematical Literacy12611087.3%
Physical Sciences804151.3%
Life Sciences16211872.8%
Business Studies534075.5%
Economics282071.4%
Geography18816386.7%
History13312493.2%
English First Additional Language24124099.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School's 1,672; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School's 84%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School's 1,672; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School's 84%.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School's 1,672; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.3% against Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School's 84%).
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School, 2,531 compared with 1,672, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School, 2,515 compared with 1,672; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School's 84%.

Benoni

Zooming into Benoni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School's 1,672; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.3% against Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School's 84%).
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School, 2,515 compared with 1,672; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School's 84%.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School, at 2,338 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.8% against Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School's 84%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,672; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School's 84%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is a similar size to Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School, with 1,819 learners against 1,672; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ephes Mamkeli 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 Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School for 2027

Ephes Mamkeli 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
3133, Mdengentonga Street, Wattville, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
16638 Wattville 1516
Telephone
011 914 5624
EMIS number
700310870

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ephes Mamkeli 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 Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School directly, on 011 914 5624, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ephes Mamkeli 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 Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84% 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 Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School?
Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School reported 1,672 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School?
Yes, Ephes Mamkeli 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 Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School's matric results like?
Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84%, in 2025. That's up from 78.1% in 2023.
Is Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School a public or private school?
Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School?
You can call 011 914 5624. It is located at 3133, Mdengentonga Street, Wattville, Benoni, Benoni.
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