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Phandimfundo Secondary School

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

Phandimfundo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Daveyton, Benoni. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 79.9%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Phandimfundo Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Daveyton, Benoni, Phandimfundo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,687
Learners
57
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phandimfundo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Phandimfundo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Phandimfundo Secondary School entered 269 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.9% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320518489.8%
202428022379.6%
202526921579.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phandimfundo Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics622946.8%
Mathematical Literacy21813561.9%
Physical Sciences543666.7%
Life Sciences544583.3%
Accounting4949100.0%
Business Studies1159784.3%
Economics1017271.3%
Geography1207764.2%
History15912981.1%
English First Additional Language280280100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Phandimfundo Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Phandimfundo Secondary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,687; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Phandimfundo Secondary School's 79.9%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phandimfundo Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Phandimfundo Secondary School's 79.9%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phandimfundo Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Phandimfundo Secondary School's 79.9%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Phandimfundo Secondary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,687; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Phandimfundo Secondary School's 79.9%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phandimfundo Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.7% against Phandimfundo Secondary School's 79.9%).

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phandimfundo Secondary School, 2,575 compared with 1,687; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Phandimfundo Secondary School's 79.9%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Phandimfundo Secondary School's 1,687; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Phandimfundo Secondary School's 79.9%.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is a similar size to Phandimfundo Secondary School, with 2,338 learners against 1,687; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.8% against Phandimfundo Secondary School's 79.9%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phandimfundo Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.7% against Phandimfundo Secondary School's 79.9%).
  • Sazakhela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phandimfundo Secondary School, at 1,819 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phandimfundo 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 Phandimfundo Secondary School for 2027

Phandimfundo 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
13625, Chris Hani Drive, Etwatwa, Daveyton, Benoni
Postal
P.o. Box 12 Daveyton 1507
Telephone
011 962 6153
EMIS number
700311431

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phandimfundo 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 Phandimfundo Secondary School directly, on 011 962 6153, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phandimfundo 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 Phandimfundo Secondary School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Phandimfundo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.9% 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 Phandimfundo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phandimfundo Secondary School?
Phandimfundo Secondary School reported 1,687 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Phandimfundo Secondary School?
Yes, Phandimfundo 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 Phandimfundo Secondary School's matric results like?
Phandimfundo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.9%, in 2025. That's down from 89.8% in 2023.
Is Phandimfundo Secondary School a public or private school?
Phandimfundo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phandimfundo Secondary School?
You can call 011 962 6153. It is located at 13625, Chris Hani Drive, Etwatwa, Daveyton, Benoni.
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