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Bechet High School

Public secondary school · Sydenham, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Durban West circuit)

In Sydenham, Bechet High School operates as a public secondary school. It currently teaches around 1,147 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Bechet High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Bechet High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Sydenham. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,147
Learners
41
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Bechet High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Bechet High School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Bechet High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Bechet High School, 2,782 compared with 1,147; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bechet High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bechet High School, 1,964 compared with 1,147; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bechet High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Bechet High School's 1,147; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bechet High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Bechet High School's 1,147, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Bechet High School's 1,147; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bechet High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

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

Contact and location

Address
34 Barns Road, Sydenham, Durban, 4091
Postal
Post Office, Sydenham, 4091
Telephone
031 208 1356
Email
bechet.highschool@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500106745

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bechet 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 Bechet High School directly, on 031 208 1356 or by email at bechet.highschool@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bechet High 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 Bechet High School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bechet 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 Umlazi besides Bechet High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Bechet High School?
Bechet High School reported 1,147 learners and 41 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 Bechet High School?
Yes, Bechet 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 Bechet High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bechet High School.
Is Bechet High School a public or private school?
Bechet High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bechet High School?
You can call 031 208 1356 or email bechet.highschool@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 34 Barns Road, Sydenham, Durban, 4091.