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Ikhethelo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bethal, Bethal, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Ikhethelo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Bethal. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.4% pass rate.

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

In Bethal, Ikhethelo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,838
Learners
55
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ikhethelo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Ikhethelo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ikhethelo Secondary School entered 290 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.4% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202328624485.3%
202424021589.6%
202529026591.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ikhethelo Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics342470.6%
Mathematical Literacy20718187.4%
Physical Sciences222195.5%
Life Sciences817491.4%
Agricultural Sciences3131100.0%
Accounting201155.0%
Business Studies16612172.9%
Economics363391.7%
Geography11910991.6%
History15414191.6%
English First Additional Language240240100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Ikhethelo Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Ikhethelo Secondary School's 1,838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikhethelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ikhethelo Secondary School, at 2,246 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Ikhethelo Secondary School's 91.4%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ikhethelo Secondary School, at 2,165 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikhethelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is a similar size to Ikhethelo Secondary School, with 2,143 learners against 1,838; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Ikhethelo Secondary School's 91.4%).
  • Kt Twala Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ikhethelo Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Ikhethelo Secondary School's 91.4%.

Bethal

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

  • Sakhisizwe Primary School is a similar size to Ikhethelo Secondary School, with 1,515 learners against 1,838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikhethelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mzinoni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ikhethelo Secondary School, at 1,485 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.3% against Ikhethelo Secondary School's 91.4%.
  • Thandanani Primary School is a similar size to Ikhethelo Secondary School, with 1,380 learners against 1,838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikhethelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lamlile Primary School is a similar size to Ikhethelo Secondary School, with 1,314 learners against 1,838; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikhethelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,238 learners against Ikhethelo Secondary School's 1,838; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.8% against Ikhethelo Secondary School's 91.4%).
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3885 Vuyani Street Ext-4, Mzinoni Township , Bethal , 2310
Postal
Po Box 1379 Bethal Bethal 2310
Telephone
017 646 5874
EMIS number
800012401

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ikhethelo 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 Ikhethelo Secondary School directly, on 017 646 5874, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ikhethelo Secondary 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 Ikhethelo Secondary School the best school in Bethal?
On the numbers that are published, Ikhethelo Secondary School's 91.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALPHEUS D NKOSI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 90.8%.
How many other schools are there in Bethal besides Ikhethelo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bethal, including Sakhisizwe Primary School.
How big are the classes at Ikhethelo Secondary School?
Ikhethelo Secondary School reported 1,838 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Ikhethelo Secondary School?
Yes, Ikhethelo 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 Ikhethelo Secondary School's matric results like?
Ikhethelo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.4%, in 2025. That's up from 85.3% in 2023.
Is Ikhethelo Secondary School a public or private school?
Ikhethelo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ikhethelo Secondary School?
You can call 017 646 5874. It is located at 3885 Vuyani Street Ext-4, Mzinoni Township , Bethal , 2310.
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