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St Francis College

Private combined school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (2 circuit)

In Benoni, St Francis College operates as a private combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

St Francis College is a private combined school serving families in and around Benoni. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

844
Learners
57
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, St Francis College sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 79 learners from St Francis College who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023736893.2%
2024828097.6%
20257979100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

St Francis College reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics444193.2%
Mathematical Literacy3838100.0%
Physical Sciences262284.6%
Life Sciences424095.2%
Accounting2121100.0%
Business Studies4848100.0%
Geography2929100.0%
History3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against St Francis College's 844; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against St Francis College's 100%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against St Francis College's 844; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against St Francis College's 100%.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against St Francis College's 844; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against St Francis College's 100%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St Francis College, 2,531 compared with 844; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Francis College, 2,515 compared with 844; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.5% against St Francis College's 100%.

Benoni

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against St Francis College's 844; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against St Francis College's 100%.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Francis College, 2,515 compared with 844; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.5% against St Francis College's 100%.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Francis College, 2,338 compared with 844; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.8% against St Francis College's 100%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Francis College, 1,823 compared with 844; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against St Francis College's 100%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Francis College, 1,819 compared with 844; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
32, Park Street, , Benoni, Benoni
Postal
1930 Benoni 1501
Telephone
010 035 0947
Website
stfranciscol.co.za
Email
info@stfranciscol.co.za
EMIS number
700311696

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Francis College?
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 St Francis College directly, on 010 035 0947, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Francis College?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is St Francis College the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, St Francis College's 100% 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 St Francis College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at St Francis College?
St Francis College reported 844 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 St Francis College?
Yes. As a private school, St Francis College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are St Francis College's matric results like?
St Francis College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 93.2% in 2023.
Is St Francis College a public or private school?
St Francis College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Francis College?
You can call 010 035 0947. It is located at 32, Park Street, , Benoni, Benoni.
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