Phakamani Secondary School
Benoni, Gauteng · Gauteng East
About Phakamani Secondary School
A public secondary school serving the Benoni community in Gauteng, Phakamani Secondary School operates under the Gauteng East education district. The school recorded 1128 learners and 39 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phakamani Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Phakamani Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Phakamani Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Phakamani Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,128 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Phakamani Secondary School is situated in Benoni (Daveyton), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng East education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 3565, First Street, Etwatwa East, Daveyton, Benoni. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 264 Daveyton 1520.
Curriculum & Academics
Phakamani Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phakamani Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Phakamani Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
3565, First Street, Etwatwa East, Daveyton, Benoni
Benoni, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 264 Daveyton 1520
Phone
+27 11 962 9982Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400249
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.