Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Cala. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

333

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 52 matric candidates from Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 78.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	38	28	73.7%
2024	42	33	78.6%
2025	52	41	78.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	20	6	30.0%
Mathematical Literacy	22	22	100.0%
Physical Sciences	20	11	55.0%
Life Sciences	42	33	78.6%
Agricultural Sciences	13	12	92.3%
Geography	29	26	89.7%
History	22	21	95.5%
English First Additional Language	42	42	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 333, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School's 333; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School's 78.8%.
Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 333; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85% against Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School's 78.8%.
Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School, 1,310 compared with 333, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School, 1,219 compared with 333; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (79.6% against Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School's 78.8%).

Cala

Cala Village Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School, 1,213 compared with 333; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School's 78.8%.
New Horizon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School, 954 compared with 333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
L M Silingela Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School, 952 compared with 333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Cala Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School, 930 compared with 333; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School's 78.8%.
Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School, 511 compared with 333; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.8% against Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School's 78.8%.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School for 2027

Because Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Mnxe A/A, Cala, 5455
Postal: Private Bag X502 5455
Telephone: 083 226 0676
EMIS number: 200600452

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary 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 Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School directly, on 083 226 0676, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School the best school in Cala?

On the numbers that are published, Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.8% is lower than CALA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Cala besides Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cala, including Cala Village Junior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School?

Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School reported 333 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School?

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

What are Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.8%, in 2025. That's up from 73.7% in 2023.

Is Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Bathandwa Ndondo Senior Secondary School?

You can call 083 226 0676. It is located at Mnxe A/A, Cala, 5455.