Public secondary school · Ntabethemba, Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Mbekweni High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Mbekweni High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ntabethemba, Queenstown. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.
In 2025, 34 matric candidates from Mbekweni High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 26 | 72.2% |
| 2024 | 48 | 45 | 93.8% |
| 2025 | 34 | 34 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Mbekweni High School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 9 | 6 | 66.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 39 | 35 | 89.7% |
| Life Sciences | 48 | 44 | 91.7% |
| Business Studies | 33 | 31 | 93.9% |
| Geography | 48 | 44 | 91.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 48 | 48 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mbekweni High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
Mbekweni 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.