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Vezukhono Secondary School

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

Vezukhono Secondary School is a public secondary school in Daveyton, Benoni. Its last matric group achieved a 81.7% pass rate.

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

Located in Daveyton, Benoni, Vezukhono Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,823
Learners
57
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Vezukhono Secondary School entered 251 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.7% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317917095.0%
202426525395.5%
202525120581.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vezukhono Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211990.5%
Mathematical Literacy24421387.3%
Physical Sciences201785.0%
Life Sciences19814573.2%
Accounting201680.0%
Business Studies676495.5%
Economics754965.3%
Geography19017391.1%
History26525696.6%
English First Additional Language265265100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Vezukhono Secondary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,823; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Vezukhono Secondary School's 81.7%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vezukhono Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Vezukhono Secondary School's 81.7%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vezukhono Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Vezukhono Secondary School's 81.7%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Vezukhono Secondary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,823; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Vezukhono Secondary School's 81.7%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vezukhono Secondary School, at 1,819 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vezukhono Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Benoni

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

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

Vezukhono 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
23078, Ngungunyana Street, Barcelona, Daveyton, Benoni
Postal
P.o. Box 2963 Benoni 1520
Telephone
011 962 9996
EMIS number
700311852

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vezukhono 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 Vezukhono Secondary School directly, on 011 962 9996, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vezukhono 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 Vezukhono Secondary School the best school in Benoni?
On the numbers that are published, Vezukhono Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.7% 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 Vezukhono Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Vezukhono Secondary School?
Vezukhono Secondary School reported 1,823 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Vezukhono Secondary School?
Yes, Vezukhono 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 Vezukhono Secondary School's matric results like?
Vezukhono Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.7%, in 2025. That's down from 95% in 2023.
Is Vezukhono Secondary School a public or private school?
Vezukhono Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vezukhono Secondary School?
You can call 011 962 9996. It is located at 23078, Ngungunyana Street, Barcelona, Daveyton, Benoni.
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