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Bathande High School

Public secondary school · Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Bathande High School is a public secondary school based in Mthatha. The school's roll stands at roughly 367 learners.

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

In Mthatha, Bathande High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

367
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bathande High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Bathande High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

Here is how Bathande High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Bathande High School's 367; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bathande High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Bathande High School's 367; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bathande High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bathande High School, 1,664 compared with 367; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bathande High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bathande High School, 1,657 compared with 367; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bathande High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bathande High School, 1,646 compared with 367; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bathande High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Bathande High School's 367; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bathande High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Bathande High School, 1,950 compared with 367; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bathande High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Bathande High School's 367, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Bathande High School's 367; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bathande High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Bathande High School's 367; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bathande High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bathande High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Bathande High School for 2027

As a public school, Bathande High School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tbu
Postal
Tbu
EMIS number
200501607

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bathande High School?
No phone number or email is on record for Bathande High School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Bathande 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 Bathande High School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bathande High School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Bathande High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bathande High School?
Bathande High School reported 367 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 46 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 Bathande High School?
Yes, Bathande High 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 Bathande High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bathande High School.
Is Bathande High School a public or private school?
Bathande High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bathande High School?
It is located at Tbu.
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