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Unity Secondary School

Public secondary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

Unity Secondary School is a public secondary school in Benoni. Its most recent matric class posted a 82.3% pass rate.

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

Located in Benoni, Unity Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

2,575
Learners
75
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Unity Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Unity 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, 373 matric candidates from Unity Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202342233579.4%
202429625485.8%
202537330782.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Unity Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1075248.6%
Mathematical Literacy19013671.6%
Physical Sciences936873.1%
Life Sciences1308766.9%
Agricultural Sciences312890.3%
Accounting351748.6%
Business Studies20116280.6%
Economics1064340.6%
Geography646296.9%
History12311291.1%
English First Additional Language297297100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against Unity Secondary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Unity Secondary School, at 2,593 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Unity Secondary School's 82.3%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to Unity Secondary School, with 2,591 learners against 2,575; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Unity Secondary School's 82.3%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Unity Secondary School, at 2,531 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is a similar size to Unity Secondary School, with 2,515 learners against 2,575; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Unity Secondary School's 82.3%.
  • Klopperpark Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Unity Secondary School, at 2,503 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Unity Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Benoni

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

  • Lesiba Secondary School is a similar size to Unity Secondary School, with 2,515 learners against 2,575; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Unity Secondary School's 82.3%.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is a similar size to Unity Secondary School, with 2,338 learners against 2,575; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.8% against Unity Secondary School's 82.3%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Unity Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.7% against Unity Secondary School's 82.3%).
  • Sazakhela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Unity Secondary School, at 1,819 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Unity Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Chief Luthuli Primary School is a similar size to Unity Secondary School, with 1,812 learners against 2,575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Unity Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Unity Secondary School for 2027

Because Unity 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
1182, Mathewson & Britz Street, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
P.o Box 118 Daveyton 1520
Telephone
011 424 1471
EMIS number
700311613

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Unity 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 Unity Secondary School directly, on 011 424 1471, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Unity 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 Unity Secondary School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Unity Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.3% 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 Unity Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Lesiba Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Unity Secondary School?
Unity Secondary School reported 2,575 learners and 75 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 Unity Secondary School?
Yes, Unity 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 Unity Secondary School's matric results like?
Unity Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 79.4% since 2023.
Is Unity Secondary School a public or private school?
Unity Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Unity Secondary School?
You can call 011 424 1471. It is located at 1182, Mathewson & Britz Street, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni.
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