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Islamic College Newcastle

Private combined school · Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Phumelela circuit)

Islamic College Newcastle is a private combined school based in Newcastle. Its last matric group achieved a 88.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Islamic College Newcastle, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Newcastle, Islamic College Newcastle operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

257
Learners
22
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Islamic College Newcastle is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Islamic College Newcastle directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 17 matric candidates from Islamic College Newcastle sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.2% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231313100.0%
20247685.7%
2025171588.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213242.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Islamic College Newcastle offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4375.0%
Mathematical Literacy33100.0%
Physical Sciences2150.0%
Life Sciences77100.0%
Business Studies55100.0%
Geography77100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amajuba district with Islamic College Newcastle.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,071 learners against Islamic College Newcastle's 257; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,921 learners against Islamic College Newcastle's 257; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Islamic College Newcastle's 88.2%.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,852 learners against Islamic College Newcastle's 257; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Islamic College Newcastle's 88.2%.
  • Esididini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Islamic College Newcastle, 1,771 compared with 257; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,761 learners against Islamic College Newcastle's 257; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
St. Dominic Street, Lennoxton, Newcastle, 2940
Postal
P.o.box 22333, Newcastle, 2940
Telephone
034 315 1684
Website
icn.org.za
Email
secretary@icn.org.za
EMIS number
500169090

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Islamic College Newcastle?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Islamic College Newcastle directly, on 034 315 1684, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Islamic College Newcastle?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Islamic College Newcastle the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Islamic College Newcastle's matric pass rate of 88.2% is lower than PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Islamic College Newcastle?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Islamic College Newcastle?
Islamic College Newcastle reported 257 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Islamic College Newcastle?
Yes. As a private school, Islamic College Newcastle sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Islamic College Newcastle's matric results like?
Islamic College Newcastle's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.2%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Islamic College Newcastle a public or private school?
Islamic College Newcastle is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Islamic College Newcastle?
You can call 034 315 1684. It is located at St. Dominic Street, Lennoxton, Newcastle, 2940.