Bhekabantu Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Bhekabantu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Cwaka (Nyandu Area). It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

297

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bhekabantu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Bhekabantu Secondary School entered 28 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.6% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	25	25	100.0%
2024	18	16	88.9%
2025	28	22	78.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212250.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bhekabantu Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	8	5	62.5%
Mathematical Literacy	10	10	100.0%
Physical Sciences	7	4	57.1%
Life Sciences	7	7	100.0%
Accounting	11	11	100.0%
Business Studies	11	11	100.0%
Economics	11	11	100.0%
Geography	7	7	100.0%
English First Additional Language	18	18	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Bhekabantu Secondary School, 1,738 compared with 297; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bhekabantu Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.9% against Bhekabantu Secondary School's 78.6%).
Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhekabantu Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 297; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Bhekabantu Secondary School's 78.6%.
Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Bhekabantu Secondary School's 297; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bhekabantu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Bhekabantu Secondary School, 1,350 compared with 297; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Bhekabantu Secondary School's 78.6%.
Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Bhekabantu Secondary School's 297; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.8% against Bhekabantu Secondary School's 78.6%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Pomeroy, 3020
Postal: P.o.box 42, Pomeroy, 3020
Telephone: 076 142 8895
Email: BHEKABANTU-SS@Kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number: 500446701

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Bhekabantu 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 Bhekabantu Secondary School directly, on 076 142 8895 or by email at BHEKABANTU-SS@Kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Bhekabantu 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 Bhekabantu Secondary School the best school in Umzinyathi?

On the numbers that are published, Bhekabantu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.6% is lower than BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL's 95%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Bhekabantu Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.

How big are the classes at Bhekabantu Secondary School?

Bhekabantu Secondary School reported 297 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Bhekabantu Secondary School?

No. Bhekabantu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Bhekabantu Secondary School's matric results like?

Bhekabantu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.6%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.

Is Bhekabantu Secondary School a public or private school?

Bhekabantu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Bhekabantu Secondary School?

You can call 076 142 8895 or email BHEKABANTU-SS@Kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Pomeroy, 3020.