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Buhlebethu High School

Public secondary school · Morrison, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Umzumbe circuit)

In Morrison, Buhlebethu High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.3%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Buhlebethu High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Buhlebethu High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Morrison. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,295
Learners
35
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Buhlebethu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 232 matric candidates from Buhlebethu High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315815799.4%
202420619996.6%
202523222195.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312144.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Buhlebethu High School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4949100.0%
Mathematical Literacy15715196.2%
Physical Sciences464087.0%
Life Sciences14212588.0%
Agricultural Sciences11811194.1%
Accounting424095.2%
Business Studies1818100.0%
Economics1818100.0%
Geography14213595.1%
History4646100.0%
English First Additional Language206206100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against Buhlebethu High School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is a similar size to Buhlebethu High School, with 1,710 learners against 1,295; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhlebethu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School sits in roughly the same size range as Buhlebethu High School, at 1,673 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Buhlebethu High School's 95.3%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is a similar size to Buhlebethu High School, with 1,612 learners against 1,295; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Buhlebethu High School's 95.3%.
  • Luthuli High School sits in roughly the same size range as Buhlebethu High School, at 1,592 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Buhlebethu High School's 95.3%.
  • Ntaba Primary School is a similar size to Buhlebethu High School, with 1,550 learners against 1,295; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhlebethu High 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
Morrison Store, Port Shepstone, 4226
Postal
P.o.box 31901, Morrison, 4226
Telephone
076 450 2697
Email
buhlebethuhigh03@gmail.com
EMIS number
500113257

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buhlebethu 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 Buhlebethu High School directly, on 076 450 2697 or by email at buhlebethuhigh03@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buhlebethu High 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 Buhlebethu High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Buhlebethu High School's matric pass rate of 95.3% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Buhlebethu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Buhlebethu High School?
Buhlebethu High School reported 1,295 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Buhlebethu High School?
No. Buhlebethu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Buhlebethu High School's matric results like?
Buhlebethu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.3%, in 2025. That's down from 99.4% in 2023.
Is Buhlebethu High School a public or private school?
Buhlebethu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buhlebethu High School?
You can call 076 450 2697 or email buhlebethuhigh03@gmail.com. It is located at Morrison Store, Port Shepstone, 4226.