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Kingsway Secondary School

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

Welcome to Kingsway Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Benoni, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 81.5% pass rate.

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Kingsway Secondary School is a public secondary school in Benoni, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,420
Learners
49
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Kingsway 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 Kingsway Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kingsway Secondary School entered 162 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.5% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231259878.4%
202419114374.9%
202516213281.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kingsway Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.5%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251560.0%
Mathematical Literacy16712977.2%
Physical Sciences261453.8%
Life Sciences755573.3%
Accounting231773.9%
Business Studies903943.3%
Economics231982.6%
Geography1038986.4%
History978587.6%
English First Additional Language19419198.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Kingsway Secondary School's 1,420; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Kingsway Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Kingsway Secondary School's 1,420; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Kingsway Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Kingsway Secondary School's 1,420; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.3% against Kingsway Secondary School's 81.5%).
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Kingsway Secondary School, 2,531 compared with 1,420, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kingsway Secondary School, 2,515 compared with 1,420; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Kingsway Secondary School's 81.5%.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kingsway Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Kingsway Secondary School's 1,420, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kingsway Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,420; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Kingsway Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Kingsway Secondary School's 1,420; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kingsway Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Kingsway Secondary School's 1,420; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kingsway Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kingsway Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,420; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kingsway Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Kingsway Secondary School for 2027

Because Kingsway Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1079, Cnr Duduzile And Phumula, Kingsway, Benoni, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 14524 Dersely 1569
Telephone
011 423 3002
EMIS number
700400247

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kingsway 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 Kingsway Secondary School directly, on 011 423 3002, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kingsway 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 Kingsway Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Kingsway Secondary School's 81.5% 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 Kingsway Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kingsway Secondary School?
Kingsway Secondary School reported 1,420 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 Kingsway Secondary School?
Yes, Kingsway 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 Kingsway Secondary School's matric results like?
Kingsway Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.5%, in 2025. That's up from 78.4% in 2023.
Is Kingsway Secondary School a public or private school?
Kingsway Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kingsway Secondary School?
You can call 011 423 3002. It is located at 1079, Cnr Duduzile And Phumula, Kingsway, Benoni, Johannesburg.
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