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Newlands East Secondary School
Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal
Newlands East Secondary School is a public high school in Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 245 learners and 37 educators, about 33.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 98.2% of its 163 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.2% of the school's 163 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 114 | 104 | 91.2% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 112 | 108 | 96.4% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 163 | 160 | 98.2% | 90.6% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 245 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 33.6 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 14% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500227032 |
| Exam centre number | 5412327 |
Address and location
| Street address | 39 Garfish,newlands East,durban,4037 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 76101,marbleray,4037 |
| Town | Newlands East |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Malandela |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500011 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Newlands East Secondary School
Is Newlands East Secondary School a public or private school?
Newlands East Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Newlands East Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Newlands East Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.2% of its 163 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 91.2%, 2024 96.4%.
How many learners are at Newlands East Secondary School?
1 245 learners and 37 educators (about 33.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 14% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Newlands East Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500227032. Its exam centre number is 5412327.
Where is Newlands East Secondary School?
39 Garfish,newlands East,durban,4037. It is in Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 943 1806.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.