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Metropolitan College

Private combined school · White River, White River, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In White River, Metropolitan College operates as a private combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 97.8% pass rate.

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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.

394
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313813597.8%
2024919098.9%
2025898797.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Metropolitan College reported results in 11 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics362980.6%
Mathematical Literacy635688.9%
Physical Sciences271866.7%
Life Sciences484593.8%
Agricultural Sciences332987.9%
Accounting1111100.0%
Business Studies353188.6%
Economics99100.0%
Geography463882.6%
History322784.4%
English First Additional Language6868100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Metropolitan College.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Metropolitan College's 394; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Metropolitan College's 97.8%).
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Metropolitan College, 2,008 compared with 394; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Metropolitan College's 97.8%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Metropolitan College, 1,879 compared with 394; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Metropolitan College's 394; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Metropolitan College's 394; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against Metropolitan College's 97.8%.

White River

Zooming into White River, here are 5 other schools to compare against Metropolitan College.

  • Lwaleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Metropolitan College, 1,502 compared with 394; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Witrivier is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Metropolitan College's 394; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Zamani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,337 learners against Metropolitan College's 394; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanyisani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,329 learners against Metropolitan College's 394; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Metropolitan College's 97.8%.
  • Siyafundza Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Metropolitan College, 1,295 compared with 394; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2 Hennie Van Till Street, White River, Town, 1240
Postal
Po Box 2598 White River Town 1240
Telephone
013 750 2255
EMIS number
800030593

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Metropolitan College?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Metropolitan College directly, on 013 750 2255, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Metropolitan College?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Metropolitan College the best school in White River?
On the numbers that are published, Metropolitan College's 97.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KHANYISANI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95%.
How many other schools are there in White River besides Metropolitan College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around White River, including Lwaleng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Metropolitan College?
Metropolitan College reported 394 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Metropolitan College?
Yes. As a private school, Metropolitan College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Metropolitan College's matric results like?
Metropolitan College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.8% since 2023.
Is Metropolitan College a public or private school?
Metropolitan College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Metropolitan College?
You can call 013 750 2255. It is located at 2 Hennie Van Till Street, White River, Town, 1240.
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