Bhekabathembu High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Bhekabathembu High School
Bhekabathembu High School provides secondary school education as a public school in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Uthukela education district. In 2025, the school reported 479 learners and 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 44:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bhekabathembu High School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Bhekabathembu High School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Bhekabathembu High School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bhekabathembu High School reported a total enrollment of 479 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 44:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bhekabathembu High School is situated in Ladysmith, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Zwelisha circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mhlymayo Oqungweni, Mhlumayo, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X3014, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Bhekabathembu High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bhekabathembu High School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bhekabathembu High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Mhlymayo Oqungweni, Mhlumayo, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X3014, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 79 261 2625Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500108151
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.