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Bhekintuthuko Secondary School

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

Bhekintuthuko Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Ezakheni. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.9% pass rate.

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

In Ezakheni, Bhekintuthuko Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,385
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Bhekintuthuko Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Bhekintuthuko Secondary School entered 179 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.9% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316414186.0%
202416214589.5%
202517915284.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211303.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bhekintuthuko Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics776381.8%
Mathematical Literacy858195.3%
Physical Sciences775774.0%
Life Sciences16213281.5%
Geography16215495.1%
History8585100.0%
English First Additional Language162162100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

Here is how Bhekintuthuko Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Uthukela district.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Bhekintuthuko Secondary School's 1,385; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bhekintuthuko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is a similar size to Bhekintuthuko Secondary School, with 1,758 learners against 1,385; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bhekintuthuko Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Bhekintuthuko Secondary School's 84.9%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School sits in roughly the same size range as Bhekintuthuko Secondary School, at 1,624 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Bhekintuthuko Secondary School's 84.9%.
  • Mpumelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Bhekintuthuko Secondary School, at 1,528 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Bhekintuthuko Secondary School's 84.9%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bhekintuthuko Secondary School, at 1,486 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Bhekintuthuko Secondary School's 84.9%.
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
Emcitsheni Reserve, Ezakheni Ia, Ladysmith, 3381
Postal
P.o.box 1882, Ezakheni, 3381
Telephone
082 805 9494
Email
madonselasamuel1@gmail.com
EMIS number
500108854

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bhekintuthuko 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 Bhekintuthuko Secondary School directly, on 082 805 9494 or by email at madonselasamuel1@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bhekintuthuko Secondary 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 Bhekintuthuko Secondary School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Bhekintuthuko Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.9% 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 Bhekintuthuko Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Bhekintuthuko Secondary School?
Bhekintuthuko Secondary School reported 1,385 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Bhekintuthuko Secondary School?
No. Bhekintuthuko Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bhekintuthuko Secondary School's matric results like?
Bhekintuthuko Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 86% since 2023.
Is Bhekintuthuko Secondary School a public or private school?
Bhekintuthuko Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bhekintuthuko Secondary School?
You can call 082 805 9494 or email madonselasamuel1@gmail.com. It is located at Emcitsheni Reserve, Ezakheni Ia, Ladysmith, 3381.