Bambanani High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bambanani High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Zululand district, Bambanani High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,505

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Bambanani High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 379 learners from Bambanani High School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	301	283	94.0%
2024	359	324	90.3%
2025	379	350	92.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112501.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bambanani High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.4%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	96	62	64.6%
Mathematical Literacy	242	195	80.6%
Physical Sciences	87	51	58.6%
Life Sciences	223	151	67.7%
Agricultural Sciences	166	145	87.3%
Accounting	34	31	91.2%
Business Studies	91	82	90.1%
Economics	145	129	89.0%
Geography	125	104	83.2%
English First Additional Language	359	357	99.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

Mthonjeni Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Bambanani High School, at 1,799 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bambanani High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Bambanani High School's 92.3%.
Dwaleni High School sits in roughly the same size range as Bambanani High School, at 1,651 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Bambanani High School's 92.3%.
Khanyanjalo Secondary School is a similar size to Bambanani High School, with 1,651 learners against 1,505; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Bambanani High School's 92.3%.
Phumanyova High School is a similar size to Bambanani High School, with 1,650 learners against 1,505; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Bambanani High School's 92.3%.
Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Bambanani High School, with 1,650 learners against 1,505; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Bambanani High School's 92.3%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Belgrade Reserve, Belgrade, Pongola, 2380
Postal: P.o.box 69, Pietretief, 2380
Telephone: 034 413 8014
Email: edwardshongwe27@gmail.com
EMIS number: 500105006

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Bambanani High 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 Bambanani High School directly, on 034 413 8014 or by email at edwardshongwe27@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Bambanani High 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 Bambanani High School the best school in Zululand?

On the numbers that are published, Bambanani High School's matric pass rate of 92.3% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Bambanani High School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.

How big are the classes at Bambanani High School?

Bambanani High School reported 1,505 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Bambanani High School?

No. Bambanani High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Bambanani High School's matric results like?

Bambanani High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94% since 2023.

Is Bambanani High School a public or private school?

Bambanani High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Bambanani High School?

You can call 034 413 8014 or email edwardshongwe27@gmail.com. It is located at Belgrade Reserve, Belgrade, Pongola, 2380.