Public secondary school · Bulwer Farm, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Phambela circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Shekembula Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Shekembula Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bulwer Farm. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Shekembula Secondary School entered 59 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.2% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89 | 69 | 77.5% |
| 2024 | 65 | 51 | 78.5% |
| 2025 | 59 | 55 | 93.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413123.
Shekembula Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 17 | 6 | 35.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 48 | 38 | 79.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 17 | 7 | 41.2% |
| Life Sciences | 22 | 18 | 81.8% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 16 | 15 | 93.8% |
| Accounting | 24 | 19 | 79.2% |
| Business Studies | 43 | 43 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 24 | 13 | 54.2% |
| Geography | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
| History | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 65 | 65 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Shekembula Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.