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Bhongolethu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Bhongolethu Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kwelerha, East London. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78%.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bhongolethu Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bhongolethu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kwelerha, East London. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

620
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bhongolethu Secondary 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 50 learners from Bhongolethu Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 78% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231196857.1%
2024874046.0%
2025503978.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bhongolethu Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.9%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics20945.0%
Mathematical Literacy684160.3%
Physical Sciences18211.1%
Life Sciences773342.9%
Accounting11654.5%
Business Studies11654.5%
Geography885056.8%
History593355.9%
English First Additional Language878698.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Bhongolethu Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Bhongolethu Secondary School's 620; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Bhongolethu Secondary School's 78%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Bhongolethu Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 620; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bhongolethu Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (76.7% against Bhongolethu Secondary School's 78%).
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhongolethu Secondary School, 2,067 compared with 620; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Bhongolethu Secondary School's 78%.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Bhongolethu Secondary School's 620; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Bhongolethu Secondary School's 78%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Bhongolethu Secondary School's 620, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bhongolethu Secondary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Bhongolethu Secondary School's 620; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Bhongolethu Secondary School's 78%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhongolethu Secondary School, 2,067 compared with 620; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Bhongolethu Secondary School's 78%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Bhongolethu Secondary School's 620, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Bhongolethu Secondary School's 620; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bhongolethu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhongolethu Secondary School, 1,372 compared with 620; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bhongolethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bhongolethu Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Bhongolethu Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
East London, Kwelegha, East London, 5200
Postal
P.o. Box 1179 , Kwelegha, East Lodon, 5022
Telephone
079 203 2098
EMIS number
200201048
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bhongolethu 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 Bhongolethu Secondary School directly, on 079 203 2098, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bhongolethu Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bhongolethu Secondary School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Bhongolethu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78% is lower than ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Bhongolethu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Bhongolethu Secondary School?
Bhongolethu Secondary School reported 620 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Bhongolethu Secondary School?
No. Bhongolethu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bhongolethu Secondary School's matric results like?
Bhongolethu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78%, in 2025. That's up from 57.1% in 2023.
Is Bhongolethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Bhongolethu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bhongolethu Secondary School?
You can call 079 203 2098. It is located at East London, Kwelegha, East London, 5200.
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