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Petit High School

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

In Petit, Benoni, Petit High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.4%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Petit High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Petit High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Petit, Benoni. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,302
Learners
45
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Petit High 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 Petit High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 198 learners from Petit High School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321514667.9%
202425320581.0%
202519817387.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Petit High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics764052.6%
Mathematical Literacy17716090.4%
Physical Sciences553360.0%
Life Sciences1289574.2%
Accounting311858.1%
Business Studies12711288.2%
Economics845565.5%
Geography16515996.4%
History16915893.5%
English First Additional Language105105100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Petit High School's 1,302; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Petit High School's 87.4%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Petit High School's 1,302; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Petit High School's 87.4%.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Petit High School's 1,302; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Petit High School's 87.4%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Petit High School, 2,531 compared with 1,302, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Petit High School, 2,515 compared with 1,302; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Petit High School's 87.4%.

Benoni

Zooming into Benoni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Petit High School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Petit High School's 1,302; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Petit High School's 87.4%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Petit High School, 2,515 compared with 1,302; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Petit High School's 87.4%.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Petit High School, 2,338 compared with 1,302; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.8% against Petit High School's 87.4%).
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Petit High School, 1,823 compared with 1,302; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Petit High School's 87.4%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is a similar size to Petit High School, with 1,819 learners against 1,302; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petit High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Petit High School for 2027

As a public school, Petit High 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
59, Zesfontein Rd, , Petit, Benoni
Postal
P O Box 7616 Petit 1512
Telephone
011 965 0788
EMIS number
700312075

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Petit High 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 Petit High School directly, on 011 965 0788, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Petit High 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 Petit High School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Petit High School's matric pass rate of 87.4% 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 Petit High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Petit High School?
Petit High School reported 1,302 learners and 45 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 Petit High School?
Yes, Petit High 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 Petit High School's matric results like?
Petit High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.4%, in 2025. That's up from 67.9% in 2023.
Is Petit High School a public or private school?
Petit High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Petit High School?
You can call 011 965 0788. It is located at 59, Zesfontein Rd, , Petit, Benoni.
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