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Mabuya Secondary School

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

Mabuya Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Benoni, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 85.9% pass rate.

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

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

2,085
Learners
68
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 277 learners from Mabuya Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 85.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324820482.3%
202440633382.0%
202527723885.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mabuya Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics946164.9%
Mathematical Literacy31524377.1%
Physical Sciences786279.5%
Life Sciences23816268.1%
Accounting161487.5%
Business Studies464291.3%
Economics463167.4%
Geography36330985.1%
History28524385.3%
English First Additional Language408408100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Mabuya Secondary School, at 2,593 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Mabuya Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to Mabuya Secondary School, with 2,591 learners against 2,085; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Mabuya Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Unity Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mabuya Secondary School, at 2,575 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Mabuya Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Mabuya Secondary School, at 2,531 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is a similar size to Mabuya Secondary School, with 2,515 learners against 2,085; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Mabuya Secondary School's 85.9%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabuya Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 2,085, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mabuya Secondary School, at 2,896 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Mabuya Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is a similar size to Mabuya Secondary School, with 2,892 learners against 2,085; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabuya Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to Mabuya Secondary School, with 2,888 learners against 2,085; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabuya Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Mabuya Secondary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,085; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabuya 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 Mabuya Secondary School for 2027

Because Mabuya 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
1, Mocke And Eiselen, Daveyton, Benoni, Johannesburg
Postal
48 Daveyton 1507
Telephone
011 424 2302
EMIS number
700311290

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mabuya 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 Mabuya Secondary School directly, on 011 424 2302, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mabuya 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 Mabuya Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Mabuya Secondary School's 85.9% 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 Mabuya Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mabuya Secondary School?
Mabuya Secondary School reported 2,085 learners and 68 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Mabuya Secondary School?
Yes, Mabuya 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 Mabuya Secondary School's matric results like?
Mabuya Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.9%, in 2025. That's up from 82.3% in 2023.
Is Mabuya Secondary School a public or private school?
Mabuya Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mabuya Secondary School?
You can call 011 424 2302. It is located at 1, Mocke And Eiselen, Daveyton, Benoni, Johannesburg.
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