Schools in New Brighton
NELSON MANDELA, Eastern Cape
16
Schools
12
Primary
4
Secondary
32:1
Avg L:E Ratio
New Brighton falls within the NELSON MANDELA education district of Eastern Cape. It has 16 registered schools, including 12 primary and 4 secondary. The average learner-to-educator ratio across the area is 32:1.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
Showing 16 of 16 schools
Ben Sinuka Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
238 learners 6 educators 40:1
Lower L:E ratio than 7%
New Brighton
Charles Duna Public School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,069 learners 28 educators 38:1
Lower L:E ratio than 10%
New Brighton
Cowan High School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,379 learners 42 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 58%
New Brighton
David Vuku Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
421 learners 12 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 21%
New Brighton
Ithembelihle Comprehensive School
SecondaryPublicQ3
998 learners 35 educators 29:1
Lower L:E ratio than 78%
New Brighton
Jarvis Gqamlana Public Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
186 learners 6 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 42%
New Brighton
Lamani Public Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
273 learners 9 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 45%
New Brighton
Molefe Senior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
233 learners 9 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 61%
New Brighton
New Brighton Sda Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
134 learners 8 educators 17:1
Lower L:E ratio than 51%
New Brighton
Newell Public High School
SecondaryPublicQ3
967 learners 29 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 55%
New Brighton
Pendla Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
295 learners 8 educators 37:1
Lower L:E ratio than 14%
New Brighton
Phillip Nikiwe Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
102 learners 4 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 63%
New Brighton
Samuel Nongogo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
239 learners 8 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 47%
New Brighton
Sophakama High School
SecondaryPublicQ3
831 learners 20 educators 42:1
Lower L:E ratio than 10%
New Brighton
Stephen Mazungula Senior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
536 learners 16 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 28%
New Brighton
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