Private combined school · White River, White River, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Metropolitan College: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Metropolitan College is a private combined school serving families in and around White River. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.
Of the 89 learners from Metropolitan College who wrote matric in 2025, 97.8% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 138 | 135 | 97.8% |
| 2024 | 91 | 90 | 98.9% |
| 2025 | 89 | 87 | 97.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Metropolitan College reported results in 11 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 36 | 29 | 80.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 63 | 56 | 88.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 27 | 18 | 66.7% |
| Life Sciences | 48 | 45 | 93.8% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 33 | 29 | 87.9% |
| Accounting | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 35 | 31 | 88.6% |
| Economics | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 46 | 38 | 82.6% |
| History | 32 | 27 | 84.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 68 | 68 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a private school, Metropolitan College sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.