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Schools in Newcastle

Amajuba, KwaZulu-Natal

15 schools · 11 primary · 1 secondary · 24:1 ratio

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated
15 results
Showing 15 of 15 schools
Amahobe Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
111 learners 8 educators 14:1

Fewer learners per educator than 90% of similar schools

Newcastle
Angels Academy Newcastle
PrimaryIndependent
74 learners 6 educators 12:1

Fewer learners per educator than 65% of similar schools

Newcastle
Cathulani Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,050 learners 28 educators 38:1

Fewer learners per educator than 11% of similar schools

Newcastle
Hilldrop Heritage School Primary
PrimaryIndependent
128 learners 12 educators 11:1

Fewer learners per educator than 81% of similar schools

Newcastle
Islamic College Newcastle
CombinedIndependent
257 learners 22 educators 12:1

Fewer learners per educator than 48% of similar schools

Newcastle
Khethukuthula Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
550 learners 15 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 19% of similar schools

Newcastle
Kromellenboog Primary School
CombinedPublicQ1
81 learners 5 educators 16:1

Fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools

Newcastle
Newcastle Senior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
705 learners 28 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 45% of similar schools

Newcastle
Qedizaba Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
143 learners 10 educators 14:1

Fewer learners per educator than 97% of similar schools

Newcastle
Qhawelesizwe Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
222 learners 8 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 52% of similar schools

Newcastle
S.E.Vawda Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,157 learners 34 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 7% of similar schools

Newcastle
Siphuthando Public Combined School
CombinedPublicQ3
545 learners 15 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 24% of similar schools

Newcastle
Sithobelumthetho Senior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
606 learners 20 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 68% of similar schools

Newcastle
Umzila Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
837 learners 25 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

Newcastle
Vukani Junior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
297 learners 13 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 90% of similar schools

Newcastle

About Newcastle

Newcastle falls within the Amajuba education district of KwaZulu-Natal. It has 15 registered schools, including 11 primary and 1 secondary. The average learner-to-educator ratio across the area is 24:1. There are 12 public schools and 3 independent schools in the area.

Schools range across quintile 1–5.

School data sourced from the Department of Basic Education (EMIS). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province group. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology