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Bhekifa High School

Public secondary school · Mahlabathini, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Mashona circuit)

Bhekifa High School is a public secondary school based in Mahlabathini. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bhekifa High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mahlabathini, Bhekifa High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

454
Learners
17
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 71 learners from Bhekifa High School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023737197.3%
2024737298.6%
2025717098.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112202.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bhekifa High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12758.3%
Mathematical Literacy614878.7%
Physical Sciences121191.7%
Life Sciences1212100.0%
Business Studies737197.3%
Economics615285.2%
English First Additional Language7373100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

Here is how Bhekifa High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zululand district.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Bhekifa High School, 1,799 compared with 454; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bhekifa High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Bhekifa High School's 98.6%).
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Bhekifa High School, 1,651 compared with 454; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Bhekifa High School's 98.6%).
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Bhekifa High School's 454; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Bhekifa High School's 98.6%.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Bhekifa High School's 454; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Bhekifa High School's 98.6%).
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhekifa High School, 1,650 compared with 454; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.9% against Bhekifa High School's 98.6%).
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
Zungu Tribal Authority, Ewela Reserve, Mahlabathini, 3865
Postal
P.o.box 421, Mahlabathini, 3865
Telephone
082 945 0674
Email
bhekifa-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500108558

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bhekifa 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 Bhekifa High School directly, on 082 945 0674 or by email at BHEKIFA-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bhekifa 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 Bhekifa High School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Bhekifa High School's matric pass rate of 98.6% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Bhekifa High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Bhekifa High School?
Bhekifa High School reported 454 learners and 17 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 Bhekifa High School?
No. Bhekifa High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bhekifa High School's matric results like?
Bhekifa High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.3% since 2023.
Is Bhekifa High School a public or private school?
Bhekifa High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bhekifa High School?
You can call 082 945 0674 or email BHEKIFA-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Zungu Tribal Authority, Ewela Reserve, Mahlabathini, 3865.