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Public high school
Bhongolethu Secondary School
Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape
Bhongolethu Secondary School is a public high school in Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 620 learners and 16 educators, about 38.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 78.0% of its 50 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
78.0% of the school's 50 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 119 | 68 | 57.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 87 | 40 | 46.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 50 | 39 | 78.0% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 620 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 38.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 189 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 200201048 |
| Exam centre number | 4321008 |
Address and location
| Street address | East London,kwelegha,east London,5200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1179, Kwelegha, East Lodon, 5022 |
| Suburb / area | Kwelerha |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Bhongolethu Secondary School
Is Bhongolethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Bhongolethu Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Bhongolethu Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Bhongolethu Secondary School's matric pass rate?
78.0% of its 50 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 57.1%, 2024 46.0%.
How many learners are at Bhongolethu Secondary School?
620 learners and 16 educators (about 38.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Bhongolethu Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200201048. Its exam centre number is 4321008.
Where is Bhongolethu Secondary School?
East London,kwelegha,east London,5200. It is in Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 079 203 2098.
Schools near Bhongolethu Secondary School
Lilyfontein Primary School
Brakfontein, Beacon Bay, Eastern Cape 2.3 km
100.0% matric 2025Kings Mission Primary School
Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Jongilanga High School
Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
100.0% matric 2025Zozo Combined School
Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape 6.1 km
Bulugha Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape 6.5 km
The Study Squad Primary School
Buffalo City, Eastern Cape 6.5 km
The Study Squad Secondary School
Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape 6.5 km
Nkwezana Full Service School
Sunrise On Sea, East London, Eastern Cape 6.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.