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Rivoni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (4 circuit)

Rivoni Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Benoni. Its last matric group achieved a 76.1% pass rate.

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

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

1,255
Learners
40
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Rivoni Secondary School entered 184 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 76.1% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317914379.9%
202416811568.5%
202518414076.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Rivoni Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 98.8%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics582136.2%
Mathematical Literacy1137465.5%
Physical Sciences583458.6%
Life Sciences584882.8%
Accounting221463.6%
Business Studies462554.3%
Economics22940.9%
Geography735879.5%
History917178.0%
English First Additional Language16816698.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rivoni Secondary School, 1,918 compared with 1,255; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (76.5% against Rivoni Secondary School's 76.1%).
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Rivoni Secondary School's 1,255; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (75.8% against Rivoni Secondary School's 76.1%).
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Rivoni Secondary School's 1,255; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.6% against Rivoni Secondary School's 76.1%).
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Rivoni Secondary School's 1,255; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Rivoni Secondary School's 76.1%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Rivoni Secondary School's 1,255; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Rivoni Secondary School's 76.1%.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rivoni Secondary School, 2,575 compared with 1,255; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Rivoni Secondary School's 76.1%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Rivoni Secondary School's 1,255; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Rivoni Secondary School's 76.1%.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Rivoni Secondary School's 1,255; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.8% against Rivoni Secondary School's 76.1%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Rivoni Secondary School's 1,255; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Rivoni Secondary School's 76.1%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Rivoni Secondary School's 1,255; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rivoni 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 Rivoni Secondary School for 2027

Because Rivoni 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
11652, Pulana, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
259 Daveyton 1520
Telephone
082 556 5701
EMIS number
700311464

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rivoni 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 Rivoni Secondary School directly, on 082 556 5701, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rivoni 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 Rivoni Secondary School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Rivoni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.1% 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 Rivoni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Rivoni Secondary School?
Rivoni Secondary School reported 1,255 learners and 40 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 Rivoni Secondary School?
Yes, Rivoni 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 Rivoni Secondary School's matric results like?
Rivoni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.1%, in 2025. That's down from 79.9% in 2023.
Is Rivoni Secondary School a public or private school?
Rivoni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rivoni Secondary School?
You can call 082 556 5701. It is located at 11652, Pulana, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni.
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