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Hulwazi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

Hulwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Benoni. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.8%.

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

In Benoni, Hulwazi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

2,338
Learners
66
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hulwazi 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 Hulwazi 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, 317 matric candidates from Hulwazi Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202327022483.0%
202430825984.1%
202531727586.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Hulwazi Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1276853.5%
Mathematical Literacy18116591.2%
Physical Sciences876777.0%
Life Sciences736386.3%
Accounting855362.4%
Business Studies12410080.6%
Economics856981.2%
Geography17015591.2%
History978486.6%
English First Additional Language308308100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against Hulwazi Secondary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Hulwazi Secondary School, at 2,593 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Hulwazi Secondary School's 86.8%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to Hulwazi Secondary School, with 2,591 learners against 2,338; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Hulwazi Secondary School's 86.8%.
  • Unity Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hulwazi Secondary School, at 2,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Hulwazi Secondary School's 86.8%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Hulwazi Secondary School, at 2,531 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is a similar size to Hulwazi Secondary School, with 2,515 learners against 2,338; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Hulwazi Secondary School's 86.8%.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hulwazi Secondary School, at 2,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Hulwazi Secondary School's 86.8%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is a similar size to Hulwazi Secondary School, with 2,515 learners against 2,338; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Hulwazi Secondary School's 86.8%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hulwazi Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Hulwazi Secondary School's 86.8%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hulwazi Secondary School, at 1,819 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hulwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Chief Luthuli Primary School is a similar size to Hulwazi Secondary School, with 1,812 learners against 2,338; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hulwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Hulwazi Secondary School for 2027

Hulwazi 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
215, Dumeri Street, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
Private Bag X02 Daveyton 1520
Telephone
010 746 0733
EMIS number
700311100

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hulwazi 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 Hulwazi Secondary School directly, on 010 746 0733, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hulwazi 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 Hulwazi Secondary School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Hulwazi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.8% 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 Hulwazi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hulwazi Secondary School?
Hulwazi Secondary School reported 2,338 learners and 66 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 Hulwazi Secondary School?
Yes, Hulwazi 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 Hulwazi Secondary School's matric results like?
Hulwazi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.8%, in 2025. That's up from 83% in 2023.
Is Hulwazi Secondary School a public or private school?
Hulwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hulwazi Secondary School?
You can call 010 746 0733. It is located at 215, Dumeri Street, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni.
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