Public secondary school · Bonela, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Umkhumbane circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bonela Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Bonela Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bonela. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106 | 106 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 96 | 95 | 99.0% |
| 2025 | 90 | 90 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411204.
Bonela Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 15 | 75.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 78 | 77 | 98.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 16 | 14 | 87.5% |
| Life Sciences | 34 | 26 | 76.5% |
| Accounting | 20 | 17 | 85.0% |
| Business Studies | 45 | 45 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 47 | 42 | 89.4% |
| Geography | 29 | 29 | 100.0% |
| History | 55 | 53 | 96.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 65 | 65 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.