Public secondary school · Keates Drift, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Bhambatha circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bhambatha Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Keates Drift, Bhambatha Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Of the 42 learners from Bhambatha Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 42 | 41 | 97.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212203.
That year, Bhambatha Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Literacy | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Bhambatha Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.