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Bela-Bela Secondary School

Public secondary school · Belabela, Bela-Bela, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Bela-Bela Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Belabela. Its most recent matric class posted a 71.1% pass rate.

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

Bela-Bela Secondary School is a public secondary school in Belabela. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,182
Learners
35
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bela-Bela 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

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 152 matric candidates from Bela-Bela Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 71.1% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231109081.8%
20241268869.8%
202515210871.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Waterberg district

Here is how Bela-Bela Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Waterberg district.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bela-Bela Secondary School, 2,114 compared with 1,182; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Bela-Bela Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bela-Bela Secondary School, 1,674 compared with 1,182; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bela-Bela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bela-Bela Secondary School, 1,670 compared with 1,182; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77% against Bela-Bela Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bela-Bela Secondary School, at 1,620 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.2% against Bela-Bela Secondary School's 71.1%.
  • Ditheku Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bela-Bela Secondary School, at 1,575 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bela-Bela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Bela-Bela

Zooming into Bela-Bela, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bela-Bela Secondary School.

  • Albert Lithuli Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bela-Bela Secondary School, at 1,108 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bela-Bela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jinnah Park Primary School is a similar size to Bela-Bela Secondary School, with 1,056 learners against 1,182; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bela-Bela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matamela Ramaphosa Secondary School is a similar size to Bela-Bela Secondary School, with 926 learners against 1,182, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Primary School Warmbad teaches fewer learners than Bela-Bela Secondary School, 791 compared with 1,182; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bela-Bela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • High School Warmbad is noticeably smaller, with 469 learners against Bela-Bela Secondary School's 1,182; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Bela-Bela Secondary School's 71.1%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bela-Bela Secondary School for 2027

Because Bela-Bela Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
751 Mokone Street; Bela Bela ; Warmbaths;
Postal
P/Bag X1627; Warmbaths
Telephone
014 013 0349
EMIS number
910130048
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bela-Bela 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 Bela-Bela Secondary School directly, on 014 013 0349, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bela-Bela 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 Bela-Bela Secondary School the best school in Bela-Bela?
On the numbers that are published, Bela-Bela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 71.1% is lower than HOERSKOOL WARMBAD's 92.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bela-Bela besides Bela-Bela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bela-Bela, including Albert Lithuli.
How big are the classes at Bela-Bela Secondary School?
Bela-Bela Secondary School reported 1,182 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Bela-Bela Secondary School?
No. Bela-Bela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bela-Bela Secondary School's matric results like?
Bela-Bela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.1%, in 2025. That's down from 81.8% in 2023.
Is Bela-Bela Secondary School a public or private school?
Bela-Bela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bela-Bela Secondary School?
You can call 014 013 0349. It is located at 751 Mokone Street; Bela Bela ; Warmbaths;.
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