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Bhekundi Secondary School

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

Bhekundi Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Wembezi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.4%.

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

In Wembezi, Bhekundi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

869
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 94 matric candidates from Bhekundi Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023867789.5%
2024815972.8%
2025948489.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211235.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bhekundi Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.8%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics301446.7%
Mathematical Literacy523159.6%
Physical Sciences302376.7%
Life Sciences302583.3%
Business Studies543463.0%
Geography846779.8%
English First Additional Language838298.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

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

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Bhekundi Secondary School's 869; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bhekundi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Bhekundi Secondary School's 869; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bhekundi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Bhekundi Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Bhekundi Secondary School's 869; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.1% against Bhekundi Secondary School's 89.4%).
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Bhekundi Secondary School's 869; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Bhekundi Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Bhekundi Secondary School's 869; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Bhekundi Secondary School's 89.4%.
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
Wembezi Township, Wembezi, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o.box 501, Estcourt, 3310
Telephone
072 204 9914
Email
bhekundisec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500109224

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bhekundi 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 Bhekundi Secondary School directly, on 072 204 9914 or by email at bhekundisec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bhekundi 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 Bhekundi Secondary School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Bhekundi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.4% 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 Bhekundi Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Bhekundi Secondary School?
Bhekundi Secondary School reported 869 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Bhekundi Secondary School?
No. Bhekundi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bhekundi Secondary School's matric results like?
Bhekundi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.5% since 2023.
Is Bhekundi Secondary School a public or private school?
Bhekundi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bhekundi Secondary School?
You can call 072 204 9914 or email bhekundisec@gmail.com. It is located at Wembezi Township, Wembezi, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310.