Public secondary school · Croftdene, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Karanja circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Newhaven Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Newhaven Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Croftdene. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
Newhaven Secondary School entered 98 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.8% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 126 | 109 | 86.5% |
| 2024 | 105 | 95 | 90.5% |
| 2025 | 98 | 86 | 87.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411123.
Newhaven Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 98.5% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 38 | 29 | 76.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 68 | 67 | 98.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 31 | 24 | 77.4% |
| Life Sciences | 58 | 53 | 91.4% |
| Accounting | 16 | 12 | 75.0% |
| Business Studies | 73 | 66 | 90.4% |
| Geography | 26 | 25 | 96.2% |
| History | 44 | 43 | 97.7% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Newhaven Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Newhaven Secondary School for its exact current amount.