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High School Brandwag

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

High School Brandwag is a public secondary school based in Benoni. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about High School Brandwag, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Benoni, High School Brandwag operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,052
Learners
50
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Brandwag is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 High School Brandwag specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Brandwag entered 160 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317617599.4%
2024169169100.0%
2025160160100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Brandwag offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4242100.0%
Mathematical Literacy12712598.4%
Physical Sciences251976.0%
Life Sciences413790.2%
Accounting302893.3%
Business Studies695579.7%
Geography2626100.0%
English First Additional Language169169100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with High School Brandwag.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than High School Brandwag, 2,593 compared with 1,052; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against High School Brandwag's 100%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Brandwag, 2,591 compared with 1,052; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against High School Brandwag's 100%.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Brandwag, 2,575 compared with 1,052; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against High School Brandwag's 100%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against High School Brandwag's 1,052, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against High School Brandwag's 1,052; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.5% against High School Brandwag's 100%.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Brandwag, 2,575 compared with 1,052; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against High School Brandwag's 100%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against High School Brandwag's 1,052; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.5% against High School Brandwag's 100%.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against High School Brandwag's 1,052; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.8% against High School Brandwag's 100%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against High School Brandwag's 1,052; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against High School Brandwag's 100%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against High School Brandwag's 1,052; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Brandwag; 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 High School Brandwag for 2027

As a public school, High School Brandwag 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
1, Typhoon Street, Northmead, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
Po Box 13191 Northmead 1511
Telephone
011 849 8911
Website
hsbrandwag.co.za
Email
ontvangs@hsbrandwag.co.za
EMIS number
700310318

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Brandwag?
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 High School Brandwag directly, on 011 849 8911, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Brandwag?
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 High School Brandwag the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, High School Brandwag's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LESIBA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 97.5%.
How many other schools are there in Benoni besides High School Brandwag?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Brandwag?
High School Brandwag reported 1,052 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 High School Brandwag?
Yes, High School Brandwag 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 High School Brandwag's matric results like?
High School Brandwag's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.4% since 2023.
Is High School Brandwag a public or private school?
High School Brandwag is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Brandwag?
You can call 011 849 8911. It is located at 1, Typhoon Street, Northmead, Benoni, Benoni.
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