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Bonxa High School

Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Tabankulu, Tabankulu, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Bonxa High School is a public secondary school based in Tabankulu. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.1% pass rate.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bonxa High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tabankulu, Bonxa High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

679
Learners
30
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bonxa High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Bonxa High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 124 matric candidates from Bonxa High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320518288.8%
202419817186.4%
202512410887.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bonxa High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 97%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics834250.6%
Mathematical Literacy603761.7%
Physical Sciences464189.1%
Life Sciences463780.4%
Agricultural Sciences464291.3%
Accounting371540.5%
Business Studies373491.9%
Economics372875.7%
Geography1067368.9%
History605185.0%
English First Additional Language19819297.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with Bonxa High School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Bonxa High School's 679; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Bonxa High School's 87.1%.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Bonxa High School's 679; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bonxa High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonxa High School, 1,671 compared with 679; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.1% against Bonxa High School's 87.1%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonxa High School, 1,658 compared with 679; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Bonxa High School's 87.1%.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonxa High School, 1,612 compared with 679; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Bonxa High School's 87.1%.

Tabankulu

And within Tabankulu itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonxa High School, 1,671 compared with 679; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.1% against Bonxa High School's 87.1%.
  • Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonxa High School, 1,308 compared with 679; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Bonxa High School's 87.1%.
  • Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,300 learners against Bonxa High School's 679; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.1% against Bonxa High School's 87.1%.
  • Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonxa High School, 1,283 compared with 679; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Bonxa High School's 87.1%.
  • Dumezweni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Bonxa High School's 679; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.3% against Bonxa High School's 87.1%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bonxa High School for 2027

Because Bonxa High School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ntlamvini A/A, Tabankulu, Tabankulu, 5090
Postal
P O Box 104, Tabankulu, 5130
Telephone
083 240 6092
EMIS number
200500094
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bonxa High 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 Bonxa High School directly, on 083 240 6092, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bonxa High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bonxa High School the best school in Tabankulu?
On the numbers that are published, Bonxa High School's matric pass rate of 87.1% is lower than ZWELAKHE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Tabankulu besides Bonxa High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tabankulu, including Mnceba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bonxa High School?
Bonxa High School reported 679 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Bonxa High School?
Yes, Bonxa High 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 Bonxa High School's matric results like?
Bonxa High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.8% since 2023.
Is Bonxa High School a public or private school?
Bonxa High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bonxa High School?
You can call 083 240 6092. It is located at Ntlamvini A/A, Tabankulu, Tabankulu, 5090.
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