Public secondary school · Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Zwelisha circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bhekabathembu High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Ladysmith, Bhekabathembu High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Bhekabathembu High School entered 54 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.3% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 32 | 97.0% |
| 2024 | 28 | 26 | 92.9% |
| 2025 | 54 | 52 | 96.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211302.
That year, Bhekabathembu High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 13 | 4 | 30.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 15 | 14 | 93.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 13 | 11 | 84.6% |
| Life Sciences | 28 | 27 | 96.4% |
| Geography | 28 | 27 | 96.4% |
| History | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Bhekabathembu High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.