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Ngwenyathi Public School

Public secondary school, maritime school specialisation · Newlands, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

In Newlands, East London, Ngwenyathi Public School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 90.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Ngwenyathi Public School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Ngwenyathi Public School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Newlands, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,069
Learners
33
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Maritime School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ngwenyathi Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ngwenyathi Public School entered 157 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.4% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231379569.3%
202411910084.0%
202515714290.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ngwenyathi Public School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211781.0%
Mathematical Literacy988283.7%
Physical Sciences181372.2%
Life Sciences765673.7%
Accounting322887.5%
Business Studies403895.0%
Economics403792.5%
Geography624877.4%
History615793.4%
English First Additional Language119119100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Ngwenyathi Public School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Ngwenyathi Public School's 1,069; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Ngwenyathi Public School's 90.4%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwenyathi Public School, 2,087 compared with 1,069; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ngwenyathi Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Ngwenyathi Public School's 90.4%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwenyathi Public School, 2,067 compared with 1,069; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Ngwenyathi Public School's 90.4%.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Ngwenyathi Public School's 1,069; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.8% against Ngwenyathi Public School's 90.4%).
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is a similar size to Ngwenyathi Public School, with 1,440 learners against 1,069, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ngwenyathi Public School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Ngwenyathi Public School's 1,069; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Ngwenyathi Public School's 90.4%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwenyathi Public School, 2,067 compared with 1,069; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Ngwenyathi Public School's 90.4%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is a similar size to Ngwenyathi Public School, with 1,440 learners against 1,069, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ngwenyathi Public School, at 1,396 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwenyathi Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ngwenyathi Public School, at 1,372 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwenyathi Public School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ngwenyathi Public School for 2027

Ngwenyathi Public 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
11603 Gwiqi Location, Newlands, East London, 5201
Postal
P.o. Box 1295, East London, East London, 5201
Telephone
043 739 5002
EMIS number
200200574

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ngwenyathi Public 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 Ngwenyathi Public School directly, on 043 739 5002, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ngwenyathi Public 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 Ngwenyathi Public School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Ngwenyathi Public School's matric pass rate of 90.4% is lower than ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Ngwenyathi Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Ngwenyathi Public School?
Ngwenyathi Public School reported 1,069 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Ngwenyathi Public School?
No. Ngwenyathi Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ngwenyathi Public School's matric results like?
Ngwenyathi Public School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.4%, in 2025. That's up from 69.3% in 2023.
Is Ngwenyathi Public School a public or private school?
Ngwenyathi Public School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ngwenyathi Public School?
You can call 043 739 5002. It is located at 11603 Gwiqi Location, Newlands, East London, 5201.
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