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Newlands East Secondary School

Public secondary school · Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Malandela circuit)

Welcome to Newlands East Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Newlands East. Its last matric group achieved a 98.2% pass rate.

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Newlands East Secondary School is a public secondary school in Newlands East. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,245
Learners
37
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Newlands East 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 Newlands East Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Newlands East Secondary School entered 163 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.2% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311410491.2%
202411210896.4%
202516316098.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412327.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Newlands East Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Economics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231669.6%
Mathematical Literacy898898.9%
Physical Sciences201575.0%
Life Sciences554989.1%
Accounting352468.6%
Business Studies666497.0%
Economics2121100.0%
Geography232295.7%
History4040100.0%
English First Additional Language1515100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Newlands East Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Newlands East Secondary School, 2,756 compared with 1,245; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Newlands East Secondary School's 98.2%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Newlands East Secondary School, 2,130 compared with 1,245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Newlands East Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Newlands East Secondary School's 1,245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Newlands East Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Newlands East Secondary School, 2,007 compared with 1,245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Newlands East Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Newlands East Secondary School, 1,978 compared with 1,245; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Newlands East Secondary School's 98.2%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
39 Garfish, Newlands East, Durban, 4037
Postal
P.o.box 76101, Marbleray, 4037
Telephone
031 943 1806
Website
newlandseastsecondary.co.za
Email
newlandseastsec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500227032

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Newlands East Secondary 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 Newlands East Secondary School directly, on 031 943 1806 or by email at newlandseastsec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Newlands East Secondary 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 Newlands East Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Newlands East Secondary School's 98.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Newlands East Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Newlands East Secondary School?
Newlands East Secondary School reported 1,245 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Newlands East Secondary School?
Yes, Newlands East Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Newlands East Secondary School's matric results like?
Newlands East Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. That's up from 91.2% in 2023.
Is Newlands East Secondary School a public or private school?
Newlands East Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Newlands East Secondary School?
You can call 031 943 1806 or email newlandseastsec@gmail.com. It is located at 39 Garfish, Newlands East, Durban, 4037.