Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Masakhane circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Newcastle High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Amajuba district, Newcastle High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
Of the 205 learners from Newcastle High School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 173 | 166 | 96.0% |
| 2024 | 202 | 191 | 94.6% |
| 2025 | 205 | 196 | 95.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213220.
That year, Newcastle High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 104 | 86 | 82.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 98 | 98 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 75 | 64 | 85.3% |
| Life Sciences | 130 | 117 | 90.0% |
| Accounting | 52 | 45 | 86.5% |
| Business Studies | 134 | 127 | 94.8% |
| Geography | 68 | 66 | 97.1% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Newcastle High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Newcastle High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.