Public secondary school, agricultural specialisation · Lady Frere, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 25 | 96.2% |
| 2024 | 36 | 36 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 34 | 33 | 97.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 36 | 33 | 91.7% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 36 | 36 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 36 | 36 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.