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King Bhekuzulu College

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Nhlophenkulu circuit)

In Zululand district, King Bhekuzulu College operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 98.8% pass rate.

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

King Bhekuzulu College is a public secondary school serving families in and around Zululand district. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,512
Learners
48
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, King Bhekuzulu College 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 King Bhekuzulu College for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 252 learners from King Bhekuzulu College who wrote matric in 2025, 98.8% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322121295.9%
202426025598.1%
202525224998.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112318.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

King Bhekuzulu College reported results in 11 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14212285.9%
Mathematical Literacy11811294.9%
Physical Sciences13711181.0%
Life Sciences24119882.2%
Agricultural Sciences545398.1%
Accounting2020100.0%
Business Studies3535100.0%
Economics7474100.0%
Geography17016597.1%
History10410399.0%
English First Additional Language261261100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

5 other schools in Zululand district, for comparison against King Bhekuzulu College.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is a similar size to King Bhekuzulu College, with 1,799 learners against 1,512; is a public combined school, a different phase than King Bhekuzulu College; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against King Bhekuzulu College's 98.8%).
  • Dwaleni High School is a similar size to King Bhekuzulu College, with 1,651 learners against 1,512; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against King Bhekuzulu College's 98.8%).
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as King Bhekuzulu College, at 1,651 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against King Bhekuzulu College's 98.8%.
  • Phumanyova High School sits in roughly the same size range as King Bhekuzulu College, at 1,650 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against King Bhekuzulu College's 98.8%).
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as King Bhekuzulu College, at 1,650 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.9% against King Bhekuzulu College's 98.8%).
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
Nongoma Main Road, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X5050, Nongoma, 3950
Telephone
035 831 0386
Website
kingbhekuzuluh.com
Email
info@kingbhekuzulu.com
EMIS number
500175861

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at King Bhekuzulu College?
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 King Bhekuzulu College directly, on 035 831 0386 or by email at info@kingbhekuzulu.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to King Bhekuzulu College?
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 King Bhekuzulu College the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, King Bhekuzulu College's matric pass rate of 98.8% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides King Bhekuzulu College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at King Bhekuzulu College?
King Bhekuzulu College reported 1,512 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 King Bhekuzulu College?
Yes, King Bhekuzulu College 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 King Bhekuzulu College's matric results like?
King Bhekuzulu College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.9% since 2023.
Is King Bhekuzulu College a public or private school?
King Bhekuzulu College is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact King Bhekuzulu College?
You can call 035 831 0386 or email info@kingbhekuzulu.com. It is located at Nongoma Main Road, Nongoma, 3950.