Public secondary school · Newtown, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)
In Newtown, Fort Beaufort, Newtown High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 51.4% pass rate.
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On this page, you will find the key facts about Newtown High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Newtown High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Newtown, Fort Beaufort. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.
As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Newtown High 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 Newtown High School for its exact current amount.
Of the 37 learners from Newtown High School who wrote matric in 2025, 51.4% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53 | 18 | 34.0% |
| 2024 | 80 | 18 | 22.5% |
| 2025 | 37 | 19 | 51.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Newtown High School reported results in 4 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 92.5%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Literacy | 80 | 23 | 28.8% |
| Geography | 80 | 16 | 20.0% |
| History | 80 | 12 | 15.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 80 | 74 | 92.5% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Newtown 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.
On this page, you will find the key facts about Newtown High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Newtown High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Newtown, Fort Beaufort. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.
As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Newtown High 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 Newtown High School for its exact current amount.
Of the 37 learners from Newtown High School who wrote matric in 2025, 51.4% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53 | 18 | 34.0% |
| 2024 | 80 | 18 | 22.5% |
| 2025 | 37 | 19 | 51.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Newtown High School reported results in 4 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 92.5%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Literacy | 80 | 23 | 28.8% |
| Geography | 80 | 16 | 20.0% |
| History | 80 | 12 | 15.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 80 | 74 | 92.5% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Newtown 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.