Public secondary school · Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Ntabamhlophe circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Bhekathina High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Bhekathina High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Estcourt. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.
Bhekathina High School entered 116 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 73.3% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 110 | 103 | 93.6% |
| 2024 | 34 | 34 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 116 | 85 | 73.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211203.
Bhekathina High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 70 | 65 | 92.9% |
| Accounting | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 70 | 69 | 98.6% |
| Geography | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| History | 70 | 69 | 98.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 103 | 103 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Bhekathina High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.