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Phakamani Secondary School

Public secondary school · Daveyton, Benoni, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (5 circuit)

Phakamani Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Daveyton, Benoni. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.1%.

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

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

1,128
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Phakamani Secondary School entered 195 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.1% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313711886.1%
20241079286.0%
202519516082.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phakamani Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221359.1%
Mathematical Literacy856677.6%
Physical Sciences21942.9%
Life Sciences211781.0%
Accounting201470.0%
Business Studies655686.2%
Economics201050.0%
Geography211676.2%
History13861.5%
English First Additional Language10710598.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Phakamani Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakamani Secondary School, 1,918 compared with 1,128; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Phakamani Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Phakamani Secondary School's 1,128; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Phakamani Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Phakamani Secondary School's 1,128; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Phakamani Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Phakamani Secondary School's 1,128; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Phakamani Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Phakamani Secondary School's 1,128; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.7% against Phakamani Secondary School's 82.1%).

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakamani Secondary School, 2,575 compared with 1,128; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.3% against Phakamani Secondary School's 82.1%).
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Phakamani Secondary School's 1,128; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Phakamani Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Phakamani Secondary School's 1,128; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.8% against Phakamani Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Phakamani Secondary School's 1,128; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.7% against Phakamani Secondary School's 82.1%).
  • Sazakhela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Phakamani Secondary School's 1,128; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phakamani Secondary School; 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 Phakamani Secondary School for 2027

Phakamani 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
3565, First Street, Etwatwa East, Daveyton, Benoni
Postal
P.o. Box 264 Daveyton 1520
Telephone
011 962 9982
EMIS number
700400249

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phakamani 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 Phakamani Secondary School directly, on 011 962 9982, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phakamani 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 Phakamani Secondary School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Phakamani Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.1% 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 Phakamani Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phakamani Secondary School?
Phakamani Secondary School reported 1,128 learners and 39 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 Phakamani Secondary School?
Yes, Phakamani 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 Phakamani Secondary School's matric results like?
Phakamani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.1%, in 2025. That's down from 86.1% in 2023.
Is Phakamani Secondary School a public or private school?
Phakamani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phakamani Secondary School?
You can call 011 962 9982. It is located at 3565, First Street, Etwatwa East, Daveyton, Benoni.
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