Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Western Cape / Cape Town / New Eisleben Secondary School

New Eisleben Secondary School

Public secondary school · Crossroads, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (1 circuit)

New Eisleben Secondary School is a public secondary school in Crossroads, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 81.6% pass rate.

Is any information about New Eisleben Secondary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find a full profile of New Eisleben Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Crossroads, City Of Cape Town, New Eisleben Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,847
Learners
49
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, New Eisleben Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

New Eisleben Secondary School entered 337 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.6% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322519184.9%
202428221977.7%
202533727581.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, New Eisleben Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics504794.0%
Mathematical Literacy23617975.8%
Physical Sciences483675.0%
Life Sciences18412165.8%
Accounting13861.5%
Business Studies805872.5%
Economics833643.4%
Geography23819481.5%
History20818287.5%
English First Additional Language286286100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how New Eisleben Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • Ukhanyo Primary School is a similar size to New Eisleben Secondary School, with 1,780 learners against 1,847; is a public primary school, a different phase than New Eisleben Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is a similar size to New Eisleben Secondary School, with 1,754 learners against 1,847; is a public primary school, a different phase than New Eisleben Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is a similar size to New Eisleben Secondary School, with 1,690 learners against 1,847; is a public primary school, a different phase than New Eisleben Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is a similar size to New Eisleben Secondary School, with 1,646 learners against 1,847; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against New Eisleben Secondary School's 81.6%.
  • Sinethemba Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as New Eisleben Secondary School, at 1,643 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.7% against New Eisleben Secondary School's 81.6%.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is a similar size to New Eisleben Secondary School, with 2,089 learners against 1,847; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against New Eisleben Secondary School's 81.6%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as New Eisleben Secondary School, at 2,037 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against New Eisleben Secondary School's 81.6%.
  • Table View Primary School is a similar size to New Eisleben Secondary School, with 1,977 learners against 1,847; is a public primary school, a different phase than New Eisleben Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as New Eisleben Secondary School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than New Eisleben Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as New Eisleben Secondary School, at 1,970 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than New Eisleben Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to New Eisleben Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, New Eisleben Secondary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Cnr: Stulo & New Eisleben Road Cross Roads Nyanga 7755
Postal
P.o. Box 1177 Cape Town Unknown 8000
Telephone
021 825 5457
EMIS number
106493554

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at New Eisleben Secondary School?
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 New Eisleben Secondary School directly, on 021 825 5457, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to New Eisleben Secondary School?
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is New Eisleben Secondary School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, New Eisleben Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.6% is lower than MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides New Eisleben Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at New Eisleben Secondary School?
New Eisleben Secondary School reported 1,847 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 New Eisleben Secondary School?
No. New Eisleben Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are New Eisleben Secondary School's matric results like?
New Eisleben Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.6%, in 2025. That's down from 84.9% in 2023.
Is New Eisleben Secondary School a public or private school?
New Eisleben Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact New Eisleben Secondary School?
You can call 021 825 5457. It is located at Cnr: Stulo & New Eisleben Road Cross Roads Nyanga 7755.
Related

Related schools in Cape Town

Other schools nearby, in and around Crossroads, City Of Cape Town: