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Quantum Secondary School

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

Quantum Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Benoni. Its last matric group achieved a 97.7% pass rate.

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

In Benoni, Quantum Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,462
Learners
43
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Quantum Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Quantum Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 171 matric candidates from Quantum Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315212984.9%
202415314796.1%
202517116797.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics402152.5%
Mathematical Literacy1139483.2%
Physical Sciences221359.1%
Life Sciences624877.4%
Accounting343191.2%
Business Studies908088.9%
Economics514282.4%
Geography4646100.0%
History969396.9%
English First Additional Language153153100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Quantum Secondary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,462; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Quantum Secondary School's 97.7%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Quantum Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Quantum Secondary School's 97.7%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Quantum Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Quantum Secondary School's 97.7%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Quantum Secondary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,462; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Quantum Secondary School's 97.7%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Quantum Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Quantum Secondary School's 97.7%.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Quantum Secondary School, 2,575 compared with 1,462; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Quantum Secondary School's 97.7%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Quantum Secondary School's 1,462; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against Quantum Secondary School's 97.7%).
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Quantum Secondary School's 1,462; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.8% against Quantum Secondary School's 97.7%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Quantum Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Quantum Secondary School's 97.7%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Quantum Secondary School, at 1,819 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Quantum 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 Quantum Secondary School for 2027

Quantum 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
5733, Tebogile Street, Etwatwa Ext 3, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
P.o Box 5733 Daveyton 1520
Telephone
011 962 9000
EMIS number
700400152

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Quantum 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 Quantum Secondary School directly, on 011 962 9000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Quantum 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 Quantum Secondary School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Quantum Secondary School's 97.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LESIBA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 97.5%.
How many other schools are there in Benoni besides Quantum Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Quantum Secondary School?
Quantum Secondary School reported 1,462 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Quantum Secondary School?
Yes, Quantum 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 Quantum Secondary School's matric results like?
Quantum Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.7%, in 2025. That's up from 84.9% in 2023.
Is Quantum Secondary School a public or private school?
Quantum Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Quantum Secondary School?
You can call 011 962 9000. It is located at 5733, Tebogile Street, Etwatwa Ext 3, Benoni, Benoni.
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