Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School
📍 Crossroads, City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Learners
1,536
Educators
44
Learners (2025)
1,847
Educators (2025)
49
Learner : Educator
37.7:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
81.6%
About this school
Overview
New Eisleben Secondary School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Crossroads, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,847 learners and is staffed by 49 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 38:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Metro South education district and achieved a strong 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 81.6% (275 of 337 candidates).
National Senior Certificate
New Eisleben Secondary School Matric Performance
Since 2023, New Eisleben Secondary School has declined, moving from a 84.9% pass rate to 81.6% in 2025, the most recent year, 337 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 337 | 275 | 81.6% |
| 2024 | 282 | 219 | 77.7% |
| 2023 | 225 | 191 | 84.9% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: NEW EISLEBEN SEC (1006658).
2025 NSC subjects
Subject pass rates
New Eisleben Secondary School offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 84.4%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Life Sciences was the weakest at 65.6%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL)).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 56 | 55 |
98.2%
|
| Mathematical Literacy | 282 | 230 |
81.6%
|
| Physical Sciences | 52 | 39 |
75.0%
|
| Life Sciences | 273 | 179 |
65.6%
|
| English (FAL) | 339 | 339 |
100.0%
|
| Accounting | 44 | 33 |
75.0%
|
| Business Studies | 66 | 55 |
83.3%
|
| Economics | 61 | 44 |
72.1%
|
| Geography | 251 | 214 |
85.3%
|
| History | 269 | 241 |
89.6%
|
Mathematics
98.2%
56 wrote · 55 achieved
Mathematical Literacy
81.6%
282 wrote · 230 achieved
Physical Sciences
75.0%
52 wrote · 39 achieved
Life Sciences
65.6%
273 wrote · 179 achieved
English (FAL)
100.0%
339 wrote · 339 achieved
Accounting
75.0%
44 wrote · 33 achieved
Business Studies
83.3%
66 wrote · 55 achieved
Economics
72.1%
61 wrote · 44 achieved
Geography
85.3%
251 wrote · 214 achieved
History
89.6%
269 wrote · 241 achieved
How it compares
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 274 other secondary schools in City of Cape Town.
2025 NSC pass rate vs. area average
81.6%
New Eisleben Secondary School
88.0%
Area average
New Eisleben Secondary School
Area average
New Eisleben Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 6.4 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.
Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
37.7:1
vs 28.8:1 area average
Ranks 253rd of 270
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)
New Eisleben Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at New Eisleben Secondary School for 2027?
Tuition at New Eisleben Secondary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q3) by the Department of Basic Education in the Metro South district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 021 825 5457 for specifics.
Is New Eisleben Secondary School a no-fee school?
Yes, New Eisleben Secondary School is officially a no-fee school (Q3), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Metro South district. No tuition is charged to any of its 1,847 learners.
What is the quintile of New Eisleben Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
New Eisleben Secondary School is a Q3 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Crossroads, Crossroads SP, Western Cape community in the Metro South district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
Admissions
How to apply
Applications to New Eisleben Secondary School for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are submitted via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by New Eisleben Secondary School in the Metro South education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Western Cape.
-
1
Confirm availability with New Eisleben Secondary School
Call 021 825 5457 to confirm whether New Eisleben Secondary School has open places for the year you're applying.
-
2
Start the application
Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select New Eisleben Secondary School as a preferred school.
-
3
Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the WCED Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
-
4
Pay any required deposits or fees
New Eisleben Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
-
5
Confirm placement and enrol
Check your WCED Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at New Eisleben Secondary School.
Documents typically required
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to New Eisleben Secondary School for the next school year?
To apply to New Eisleben Secondary School for the next academic year, register on the WCED Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select New Eisleben Secondary School as a preferred school. WCED Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens in March/April of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact New Eisleben Secondary School via phone 021 825 5457.
What documents do I need to apply at New Eisleben Secondary School?
New Eisleben Secondary School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact New Eisleben Secondary School (phone 021 825 5457) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the WCED Online Admissions.
Get in touch
Contact & location
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
106493554
Circuit
1
Ward
19100036.0
Local municipality
City of Cape Town
District municipality
City of Cape Town
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
Nearby
Related schools in Crossroads
Leap Science and Maths School (Leap 2 C
📍 Crossroads, City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Learners
N/A
Educators
N/A