Public secondary school · Idutywa, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bonkolo High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Idutywa, Bonkolo High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 149 matric candidates from Bonkolo High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 109 | 100 | 91.7% |
| 2024 | 131 | 123 | 93.9% |
| 2025 | 149 | 139 | 93.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Bonkolo High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 75 | 53 | 70.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 56 | 49 | 87.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 47 | 45 | 95.7% |
| Life Sciences | 101 | 89 | 88.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 41 | 41 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 19 | 17 | 89.5% |
| Business Studies | 29 | 26 | 89.7% |
| Economics | 20 | 19 | 95.0% |
| Geography | 37 | 36 | 97.3% |
| History | 64 | 62 | 96.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 131 | 131 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Bonkolo High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Bonkolo High School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.