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Bonela Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bonela, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Umkhumbane circuit)

Welcome to Bonela Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Bonela. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Bonela Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bonela. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

981
Learners
32
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Bonela Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Bonela Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 90 matric candidates from Bonela Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023106106100.0%
2024969599.0%
20259090100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411204.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bonela Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201575.0%
Mathematical Literacy787798.7%
Physical Sciences161487.5%
Life Sciences342676.5%
Accounting201785.0%
Business Studies4545100.0%
Economics474289.4%
Geography2929100.0%
History555396.4%
English First Additional Language6565100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Bonela Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Bonela Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 981; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Bonela Secondary School's 100%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonela Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 981; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bonela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Bonela Secondary School's 981; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bonela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Bonela Secondary School's 981, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Bonela Secondary School's 981; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bonela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bonela Road, Bonela, Durban, 4058
Postal
P.o.box 31037, Mayville, 4058
Telephone
061 998 5906
Email
dladlag9@gmail.com
EMIS number
500110889

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bonela 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 Bonela Secondary School directly, on 061 998 5906 or by email at dladlag9@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bonela 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 Bonela Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Bonela Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Bonela Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Bonela Secondary School?
Bonela Secondary School reported 981 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Bonela Secondary School?
Yes, Bonela Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Bonela Secondary School's matric results like?
Bonela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Bonela Secondary School a public or private school?
Bonela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bonela Secondary School?
You can call 061 998 5906 or email dladlag9@gmail.com. It is located at Bonela Road, Bonela, Durban, 4058.