Newton Technical High School develops its students, to the best of their potential so that they may become worthy members of society and country.
Newton Technical High School Courses
- English Home or First Additional Language
- Afrikaans Huistaal or Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal
- Mathematics
- Life Orientation
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Technology
- Economic Management Science
- Creative Arts
Subject Choices For NSC
The choice a learner makes in Grade 9 regarding the subjects to be taken in Grade 10 for the National Senior Certificate course of study is very important. If a learner makes a choice without thinking very carefully about it, it can ruin his/her chances of furthering his/her career after school.
NSC Subjects
- Two official languages – Eng Hl or Eng FAL and Afrikaans HT or Afrikaans EAT
- Mathematics or Technical Mathematics
- Physical Science or Technical Science
- Engineering Graphics and Design
- Civil Technology or Electrical Technology or Mechanical Technology
- Life Orientation
NSC Pass Requirements
| Subject | Pass |
|---|---|
| English Home Language | 40 – 49% |
| Life Orientation | 40 – 49% |
| Afrikaans Additional Language | 30 – 39% |
| Maths or Maths Literacy | 30 – 39% |
| One of the remaining three | 40 – 49% |
| Two of the remaining three | 30 – 39% |
Tertiary Admission Requirements
Higher Certificate (College)
Pass NSC, together with any institutional requirements.
Diploma (old Technikon)
An achievement rating of 40 – 49% or better in 4 NSC subjects (except LO), together with any institutional requirements.
Bachelor’s Degree (old University)
An achievement rating of 50 – 59% or better in 4 NSC subjects (except LO, Technologies and CAT), together with any institutional requirements.
Newton Technical High School Application Process
Kindly download, print and complete the application form (INFORMATION>DOWNLOADS>DOCUMENT DOWNLOAD).
Copies are also available at the school office.
The following documents must be submitted together with the application form:
- the prospective learner’s identity document/unabridged birth certificate (of certified copy thereof);
- copies of the identity documents of BOTH parent(s)/guardian(s). (If one parent is deceased or truant, an affidavit with the details is required);
- proof of ability to pay school fees (3 months bank statements/salary slips from both parents);
- affidavit declaring intention to pay for school fees (both parents and commissioner of oaths to sign;
- a behaviour reference/testimonial from the primary school;
- the prospective learner’s December 2020 report;
- proof of residential address;
- a health reference issued by a registered medical doctor of health clinic;
- one standard size ID photo (taken in 2021).
Please note that a limited number of learners can be accommodated because of the facility restraints imposed by the specialised nature of teaching venues such as the workshops and technical drawing classrooms.
Your child’s application for admission will only be approved in the course of Term 3. If the application is successful, you will receive a letter of confirmation of enrolment.
Kindly contact the school office at 041 365 1288 for any queries.
Newton Technical High School Contact Details
Newton Technical High School
92 First Avenue, Newton Park,
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape,
6312South Africa
Phone: +27 41 365 1288
Fax: +27 41 365 3221
Email: [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |