Overview
Mabuya Secondary School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Benoni, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 2,085 learners and is staffed by 68 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 31:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Ekurhuleni North education district and achieved a strong 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 85.9% (238 of 277 candidates).
Mabuya Secondary School Matric Performance
Since 2023, Mabuya Secondary School has improved, moving from a 82.3% pass rate to 85.9% in 2025, the most recent year, 277 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 277 | 238 | 85.9% |
| 2024 | 406 | 333 | 82.0% |
| 2023 | 248 | 204 | 82.3% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: MABUYA SECONDARY SCHOOL (8311290).
Subject pass rates
Mabuya Secondary School offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 87.2%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 57.1%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL)). 1 subject fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 77 | 44 |
57.1%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 202 | 160 |
79.2%
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| Physical Sciences | 65 | 58 |
89.2%
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| Life Sciences | 140 | 115 |
82.1%
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| English (FAL) | 277 | 277 |
100.0%
|
| Accounting | 12 | 10 |
83.3%
|
| Business Studies | 37 | 33 |
89.2%
|
| Economics | 37 | 31 |
83.8%
|
| Geography | 241 | 226 |
93.8%
|
| History | 177 | 149 |
84.2%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 20 other secondary schools in Benoni.
Mabuya Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 0.8 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Mabuya Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Mabuya Secondary School for 2027?
Tuition at Mabuya Secondary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q3) by the Department of Basic Education in the Ekurhuleni North district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 011 424 2302 for specifics.
Is Mabuya Secondary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Mabuya Secondary School is officially a no-fee school (Q3), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Ekurhuleni North district. No tuition is charged to any of its 2,085 learners.
What is the quintile of Mabuya Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Mabuya Secondary School is a Q3 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Benoni, Daveyton, Gauteng community in the Ekurhuleni North district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Mabuya Secondary School, families in Gauteng apply via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Mabuya Secondary School. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Ekurhuleni North education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Mabuya Secondary School
Call 011 424 2302 to confirm whether Mabuya Secondary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Mabuya Secondary School as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Mabuya Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Mabuya Secondary School.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Mabuya Secondary School for the next school year?
To apply to Mabuya Secondary School for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Mabuya Secondary School as a preferred school. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Mabuya Secondary School via phone 011 424 2302.
What documents do I need to apply at Mabuya Secondary School?
Mabuya Secondary School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Mabuya Secondary School (phone 011 424 2302) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.