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Newgate College

Private secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Newgate College is a private secondary school based in Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

In Johannesburg, Newgate College operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

222
Learners
17
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Newgate College 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 Newgate College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Newgate College entered 53 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023514996.1%
2024413995.1%
20255353100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Newgate College offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9888.9%
Mathematical Literacy322990.6%
Physical Sciences5360.0%
Life Sciences12650.0%
Accounting8787.5%
Business Studies251768.0%
Economics151066.7%
Geography161593.8%
History2929100.0%
English First Additional Language1616100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Newgate College compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Newgate College's 222; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Newgate College's 222; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Newgate College's 100%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Newgate College's 222; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Newgate College, 2,818 compared with 222; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Newgate College, 2,781 compared with 222; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Newgate College, 2,936 compared with 222; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Newgate College's 222; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Newgate College's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Newgate College, 2,892 compared with 222; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Newgate College, 2,888 compared with 222; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Newgate College's 222; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Cnr. Louis Botha Avenue And Boundary Road, Houghton, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 94051 Yeoville 2143
Telephone
060 770 2425
EMIS number
700132621

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Newgate College?
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 Newgate College directly, on 060 770 2425, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Newgate College?
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 Newgate College the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Newgate College's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Newgate College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Newgate College?
Newgate College reported 222 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Newgate College?
Yes. As a private school, Newgate College 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 Newgate College's matric results like?
Newgate College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 96.1% in 2023.
Is Newgate College a public or private school?
Newgate College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Newgate College?
You can call 060 770 2425. It is located at 1, Cnr. Louis Botha Avenue And Boundary Road, Houghton, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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