Public secondary school · New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 125 | 106 | 84.8% |
| 2024 | 103 | 86 | 83.5% |
| 2025 | 119 | 95 | 79.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 15 | 5 | 33.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 90 | 75 | 83.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 15 | 10 | 66.7% |
| Life Sciences | 84 | 66 | 78.6% |
| Accounting | 21 | 17 | 81.0% |
| Business Studies | 33 | 31 | 93.9% |
| Geography | 15 | 12 | 80.0% |
| History | 46 | 42 | 91.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 104 | 104 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.