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Newell Public High School

Public secondary school · New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

In New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, Newell Public High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 79.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Newell Public High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Newell Public High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around New Brighton, Port Elizabeth. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

967
Learners
29
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Newell Public High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Newell Public High School entered 119 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.8% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312510684.8%
20241038683.5%
20251199579.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Newell Public High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15533.3%
Mathematical Literacy907583.3%
Physical Sciences151066.7%
Life Sciences846678.6%
Accounting211781.0%
Business Studies333193.9%
Geography151280.0%
History464291.3%
English First Additional Language104104100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Newell Public High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Newell Public High School, 2,290 compared with 967; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Newell Public High School's 79.8%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Newell Public High School, 1,736 compared with 967; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Newell Public High School's 79.8%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Newell Public High School, 1,668 compared with 967; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Newell Public High School's 79.8%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Newell Public High School, 1,655 compared with 967; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Newell Public High School's 79.8%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Newell Public High School, 1,606 compared with 967; is a public primary school, a different phase than Newell Public High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Port Elizabeth

Zooming into Port Elizabeth, here are 5 other schools to compare against Newell Public High School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Newell Public High School, 2,290 compared with 967; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Newell Public High School's 79.8%.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against Newell Public High School's 967; is a public primary school, a different phase than Newell Public High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School is a similar size to Newell Public High School, with 1,174 learners against 967; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Newell Public High School's 79.8%.
  • Westville Secondary School is a similar size to Newell Public High School, with 1,158 learners against 967; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.6% against Newell Public High School's 79.8%.
  • Sydenham Primary School is a similar size to Newell Public High School, with 1,123 learners against 967; is a public primary school, a different phase than Newell Public High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Newell Public High School for 2027

Newell Public High School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Jolobe Road, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, 6200
Postal
P O Box 313, New Brighton, 6200
Telephone
041 454 1845
EMIS number
200100563

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Newell Public High 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 Newell Public High School directly, on 041 454 1845, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Newell Public High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Newell Public High School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
On the numbers that are published, Newell Public High School's matric pass rate of 79.8% is lower than PEARSON HIGH SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Port Elizabeth besides Newell Public High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Newell Public High School?
Newell Public High School reported 967 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Newell Public High School?
No. Newell Public High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Newell Public High School's matric results like?
Newell Public High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.8%, in 2025. That's down from 84.8% in 2023.
Is Newell Public High School a public or private school?
Newell Public High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Newell Public High School?
You can call 041 454 1845. It is located at Jolobe Road, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, 6200.
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