Public secondary school · Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 119 | 68 | 57.1% |
| 2024 | 87 | 40 | 46.0% |
| 2025 | 50 | 39 | 78.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Bhongolethu Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.9%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 9 | 45.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 68 | 41 | 60.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 18 | 2 | 11.1% |
| Life Sciences | 77 | 33 | 42.9% |
| Accounting | 11 | 6 | 54.5% |
| Business Studies | 11 | 6 | 54.5% |
| Geography | 88 | 50 | 56.8% |
| History | 59 | 33 | 55.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 87 | 86 | 98.9% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.