Overview
Phakamani Secondary School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Daveyton, Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,128 learners and is staffed by 39 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 29:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Gauteng East education district and achieved a strong 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 82.1% (160 of 195 candidates).
Phakamani Secondary School Matric Performance
Phakamani Secondary School's NSC pass rate has declined over the past 3 years, from 86.1% in 2023 to 82.1% in 2025 (195 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 195 | 160 | 82.1% |
| 2024 | 107 | 92 | 86.0% |
| 2023 | 137 | 118 | 86.1% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: PHAKAMANI SECONDARY SCHOOL (8400249).
Subject pass rates
Phakamani Secondary School offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 79.9%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Accounting was the weakest at 55.3%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL)). 1 subject fell below a 60% pass rate (Accounting).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 | 19 |
79.2%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 171 | 109 |
63.7%
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| Physical Sciences | 23 | 16 |
69.6%
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| Life Sciences | 34 | 29 |
85.3%
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| English (FAL) | 195 | 195 |
100.0%
|
| Accounting | 38 | 21 |
55.3%
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| Business Studies | 71 | 55 |
77.5%
|
| Economics | 29 | 27 |
93.1%
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| Geography | 45 | 35 |
77.8%
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| History | 101 | 78 |
77.2%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 5 other secondary schools in Daveyton.
Phakamani Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 0.4 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Phakamani 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 Phakamani Secondary School for 2027?
Phakamani Secondary School is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Daveyton, Etwatwa East, Gauteng, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,128 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 011 962 9982.
Is Phakamani Secondary School a no-fee school?
Phakamani Secondary School is classified no-fee under Q3 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Daveyton, Etwatwa East, Gauteng. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Phakamani Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Phakamani Secondary School is a Q3 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Daveyton, Etwatwa East, Gauteng community in the Gauteng East district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Phakamani Secondary School, families in Gauteng apply via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Phakamani Secondary School. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Gauteng East education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Phakamani Secondary School
Call 011 962 9982 to confirm whether Phakamani 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 Phakamani 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
Phakamani 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 Phakamani 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 Phakamani Secondary School for the next school year?
Phakamani Secondary School processes applications online via the GDE Online Admissions. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. Reach the school directly via phone 011 962 9982 to confirm openings in the Gauteng East district.
What documents do I need to apply at Phakamani Secondary School?
When applying to Phakamani Secondary School, you'll typically need: • 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) Additional items may be requested by Phakamani Secondary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 011 962 9982.