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Hb Nyathi Secondary School

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

Hb Nyathi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Benoni, Johanneburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.3%.

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

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

1,731
Learners
53
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hb Nyathi 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 Hb Nyathi Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Hb Nyathi Secondary School entered 273 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.3% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320016984.5%
202423417876.1%
202527322281.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Hb Nyathi Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7068.6%
Mathematical Literacy1709857.6%
Physical Sciences67811.9%
Life Sciences664263.6%
Agricultural Sciences201785.0%
Accounting401742.5%
Business Studies1005555.0%
Economics391128.2%
Geography16911668.6%
History13511585.2%
English First Additional Language243243100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Hb Nyathi Secondary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,731; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Hb Nyathi Secondary School's 81.3%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hb Nyathi Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Hb Nyathi Secondary School's 81.3%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hb Nyathi Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Hb Nyathi Secondary School's 81.3%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Hb Nyathi Secondary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,731; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Hb Nyathi Secondary School's 81.3%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hb Nyathi Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.7% against Hb Nyathi Secondary School's 81.3%).

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hb Nyathi Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,731, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Hb Nyathi Secondary School's 1,731; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Hb Nyathi Secondary School's 81.3%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hb Nyathi Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,731; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hb Nyathi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hb Nyathi Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,731; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hb Nyathi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Hb Nyathi Secondary School's 1,731; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hb Nyathi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Hb Nyathi Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Hb Nyathi 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
12723, Pai, Daveyton, Benoni, Johanneburg
Postal
92 Daveyton 1507
Telephone
067 642 9941
EMIS number
700311092

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hb Nyathi 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 Hb Nyathi Secondary School directly, on 067 642 9941, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hb Nyathi 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 Hb Nyathi Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Hb Nyathi Secondary School's 81.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Hb Nyathi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hb Nyathi Secondary School?
Hb Nyathi Secondary School reported 1,731 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Hb Nyathi Secondary School?
Yes, Hb Nyathi 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 Hb Nyathi Secondary School's matric results like?
Hb Nyathi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.3%, in 2025. That's down from 84.5% in 2023.
Is Hb Nyathi Secondary School a public or private school?
Hb Nyathi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hb Nyathi Secondary School?
You can call 067 642 9941. It is located at 12723, Pai, Daveyton, Benoni, Johanneburg.
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