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Public high school
Ngwenyathi Public School
Newlands, East London, Eastern Cape
Ngwenyathi Public School is a public high school in Newlands, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a maritime school specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 069 learners and 33 educators, about 32.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 90.4% of its 157 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.4% of the school's 157 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 137 | 95 | 69.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 119 | 100 | 84.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 157 | 142 | 90.4% | 84.2% |
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 | Maritime School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 069 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 32.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 60% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200574 |
| Exam centre number | 4321066 |
Address and location
| Street address | 11603 Gwiqi Location,newlands,east London,5201 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1295, East London, East London, 5201 |
| Suburb / area | Newlands |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape 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 Ngwenyathi Public School
Is Ngwenyathi Public School a public or private school?
Ngwenyathi Public School is a public high school.
Does Ngwenyathi Public School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Ngwenyathi Public School's matric pass rate?
90.4% of its 157 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 69.3%, 2024 84.0%.
How many learners are at Ngwenyathi Public School?
1 069 learners and 33 educators (about 32.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 60% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ngwenyathi Public School?
Its EMIS number is 200200574. Its exam centre number is 4321066.
Where is Ngwenyathi Public School?
11603 Gwiqi Location,newlands,east London,5201. It is in Newlands, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 739 5002.
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