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Westering High School

Public secondary school · Westering, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Westering High School, a public secondary school serving Westering, Gqeberha. Its last matric group achieved a 98.1% pass rate.

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Westering High School is a public secondary school in Westering, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,161
Learners
61
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Westering High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Westering High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 213 matric candidates from Westering High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319018597.4%
202420319897.5%
202521320998.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Westering High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics604981.7%
Mathematical Literacy14314299.3%
Physical Sciences403485.0%
Life Sciences767396.1%
Accounting373697.3%
Business Studies14913892.6%
Geography1313100.0%
History403997.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Westering High School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westering High School, 2,290 compared with 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.6% against Westering High School's 98.1%).
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Westering High School, 1,736 compared with 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Westering High School's 98.1%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Westering High School, 1,668 compared with 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Westering High School's 98.1%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westering High School, 1,655 compared with 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Westering High School's 98.1%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Westering High School, at 1,606 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westering High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Westering High School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Westering High School, 1,736 compared with 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Westering High School's 98.1%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Westering High School, 1,668 compared with 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Westering High School's 98.1%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Westering High School, 1,655 compared with 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Westering High School's 98.1%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Westering High School, at 1,606 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Westering High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is a similar size to Westering High School, with 1,601 learners against 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Westering High School's 98.1%.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Westering High School for 2027

Because Westering High School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Papenkuils Street, Westering, Gqeberha, 6015
Postal
P O Box 10393, Linton Grange, 6015
Telephone
041 360 7805
Website
westeringhigh.co.za
Email
whs@westeringhigh.co.za
EMIS number
200100846

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Westering High School?
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 Westering High School directly, on 041 360 7805, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Westering High School?
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Westering High School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Westering High School's 98.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of kwaMAGXAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 93.1%.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Westering High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Westering High School?
Westering High School reported 1,161 learners and 61 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Westering High School?
Yes, Westering High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Westering High School's matric results like?
Westering High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.4% since 2023.
Is Westering High School a public or private school?
Westering High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Westering High School?
You can call 041 360 7805. It is located at Papenkuils Street, Westering, Gqeberha, 6015.
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