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Bengu Agricultural High School

Public secondary school, agricultural specialisation · Lady Frere, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Bengu Agricultural High School is a public secondary school based in Lady Frere. Its last matric group achieved a 97.1% pass rate.

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

In Lady Frere, Bengu Agricultural High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

406
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Agricultural
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bengu Agricultural High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Bengu Agricultural High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Bengu Agricultural High School entered 34 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.1% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023262596.2%
20243636100.0%
2025343397.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bengu Agricultural High School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics55100.0%
Mathematical Literacy3131100.0%
Physical Sciences55100.0%
Life Sciences363391.7%
Agricultural Sciences3636100.0%
English First Additional Language3636100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Bengu Agricultural High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Bengu Agricultural High School, 1,607 compared with 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Bengu Agricultural High School's 97.1%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Bengu Agricultural High School, 1,410 compared with 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Bengu Agricultural High School's 97.1%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bengu Agricultural High School, 1,349 compared with 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bengu Agricultural High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bengu Agricultural High School, 1,348 compared with 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bengu Agricultural High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Bengu Agricultural High School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.9% against Bengu Agricultural High School's 97.1%.

Lady Frere

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

  • Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bengu Agricultural High School, 789 compared with 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.2% against Bengu Agricultural High School's 97.1%).
  • Lady Frere Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 744 learners against Bengu Agricultural High School's 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bengu Agricultural High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mount Arthur Girls High School sits in roughly the same size range as Bengu Agricultural High School, at 555 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.5% against Bengu Agricultural High School's 97.1%.
  • Tambekile Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bengu Agricultural High School, at 509 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Bengu Agricultural High School's 97.1%.
  • Cacadu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bengu Agricultural High School, at 495 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.8% against Bengu Agricultural High School's 97.1%).
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 Bengu Agricultural High School for 2027

As a public school, Bengu Agricultural 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
Bengu A/A , Qutubeni, Lady Frere, 5410
Postal
P O Box 299, Lady Frere, 5410
Telephone
073 621 9984
EMIS number
200600677

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bengu Agricultural 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 Bengu Agricultural High School directly, on 073 621 9984, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bengu Agricultural 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 Bengu Agricultural High School the best school in Lady Frere?
On the numbers that are published, Bengu Agricultural High School's matric pass rate of 97.1% is lower than TAMBEKILE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Lady Frere besides Bengu Agricultural High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lady Frere, including Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bengu Agricultural High School?
Bengu Agricultural High School reported 406 learners and 12 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 Bengu Agricultural High School?
Yes, Bengu Agricultural 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 Bengu Agricultural High School's matric results like?
Bengu Agricultural High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.2% since 2023.
Is Bengu Agricultural High School a public or private school?
Bengu Agricultural High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bengu Agricultural High School?
You can call 073 621 9984. It is located at Bengu A/A , Qutubeni, Lady Frere, 5410.
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