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Bhekabathembu High School

Public secondary school · Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Zwelisha circuit)

Bhekabathembu High School is a public secondary school based in Ladysmith. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.3%.

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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.

479
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Bhekabathembu High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023333297.0%
2024282692.9%
2025545296.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211302.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13430.8%
Mathematical Literacy151493.3%
Physical Sciences131184.6%
Life Sciences282796.4%
Geography282796.4%
History1515100.0%
English First Additional Language2828100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Uthukela district with Bhekabathembu High School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Bhekabathembu High School's 479; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bhekabathembu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Bhekabathembu High School's 479; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bhekabathembu High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.1% against Bhekabathembu High School's 96.3%).
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Bhekabathembu High School's 479; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.1% against Bhekabathembu High School's 96.3%.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Bhekabathembu High School's 479; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Bhekabathembu High School's 96.3%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Bhekabathembu High School's 479; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Bhekabathembu High School's 96.3%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mhlymayo Oqungweni, Mhlumayo, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X3014, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
079 261 2625
Email
mayoyomajozi@gmail.com
EMIS number
500108151

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bhekabathembu 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 Bhekabathembu High School directly, on 079 261 2625 or by email at mayoyomajozi@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bhekabathembu 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 Bhekabathembu High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Bhekabathembu High School's matric pass rate of 96.3% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Bhekabathembu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Bhekabathembu High School?
Bhekabathembu High School reported 479 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Bhekabathembu High School?
No. Bhekabathembu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bhekabathembu High School's matric results like?
Bhekabathembu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97% since 2023.
Is Bhekabathembu High School a public or private school?
Bhekabathembu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bhekabathembu High School?
You can call 079 261 2625 or email mayoyomajozi@gmail.com. It is located at Mhlymayo Oqungweni, Mhlumayo, Ladysmith, 3370.