Public secondary school · Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Malandela circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Newlands East Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Newlands East Secondary School is a public secondary school in Newlands East. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 114 | 104 | 91.2% |
| 2024 | 112 | 108 | 96.4% |
| 2025 | 163 | 160 | 98.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412327.
Newlands East Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Economics led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 23 | 16 | 69.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 89 | 88 | 98.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 20 | 15 | 75.0% |
| Life Sciences | 55 | 49 | 89.1% |
| Accounting | 35 | 24 | 68.6% |
| Business Studies | 66 | 64 | 97.0% |
| Economics | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 23 | 22 | 95.7% |
| History | 40 | 40 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.