Newtown High School
Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape · Amathole West
About Newtown High School
With EMIS number 200100051, Newtown High School is a public secondary school located in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, operating within the Amathole West district. The 2025 academic year saw 307 enrolled learners instructed by 6 educators, resulting in a ratio of 51:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Newtown High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Newtown High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Newtown High School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Newtown High School reported a total enrollment of 307 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 51:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Newtown High School is situated in Fort Beaufort (Newtown), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Jasmin Street, 1, Newtown, Fort Beaufort, 5720. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Newtown High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Newtown High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Jasmin Street, 1, Newtown, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape
Phone
+27 46 645 1717Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100051
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.