Overview
Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Ramnyiba Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 749 learners and is staffed by 21 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 36:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Buffalo City education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 91.1% (82 of 90 candidates).
Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School Matric Performance
Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School's NSC pass rate has improved over the past 3 years, from 84.4% in 2023 to 91.1% in 2025 (90 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90 | 82 | 91.1% |
| 2024 | 83 | 78 | 94.0% |
| 2023 | 96 | 81 | 84.4% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: Mbulelo Benekane H S S S (4321134).
Subject pass rates
Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School offered 9 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 89.3%. Life Sciences performed strongest at 100.0%, while Economics was the weakest at 54.1%. 3 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate (Life Sciences, English (FAL), Accounting). 1 subject fell below a 60% pass rate (Economics).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 15 | 11 |
73.3%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 76 | 70 |
92.1%
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| Physical Sciences | 10 | 6 |
60.0%
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| Life Sciences | 38 | 38 |
100.0%
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| English (FAL) | 91 | 91 |
100.0%
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| Accounting | 9 | 9 |
100.0%
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| Economics | 37 | 20 |
54.1%
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| History | 43 | 42 |
97.7%
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| Agricultural Sciences | 81 | 70 |
86.4%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 45 other secondary schools in King Williams Town.
Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 10.7 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School for 2027?
Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Ramnyiba Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 749 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery and transport. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 040 635 5004.
Is Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School a no-fee school?
Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School is classified no-fee under Q3 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Ramnyiba Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School is a Q3 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Ramnyiba Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape community in the Buffalo City district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School, families in Eastern Cape apply directly at the Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School school office. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Buffalo City education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School
Call 040 635 5004 to confirm whether Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Ramnyiba Location,King Williams Town,King Willams Town,5600 or download it from the Eastern Cape Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Buffalo City district office under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School for the next school year?
Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School processes applications at the school office. In the Eastern Cape, applications are made directly at the school office and confirmed by the district. Reach the school directly via phone 040 635 5004 to confirm openings in the Buffalo City district.
What documents do I need to apply at Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School?
When applying to Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Mbulelo Benekane Secondary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 040 635 5004.