Public secondary school · Westering, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Westering High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Westering High School is a public secondary school in Westering, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 190 | 185 | 97.4% |
| 2024 | 203 | 198 | 97.5% |
| 2025 | 213 | 209 | 98.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Westering High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 60 | 49 | 81.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 143 | 142 | 99.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 40 | 34 | 85.0% |
| Life Sciences | 76 | 73 | 96.1% |
| Accounting | 37 | 36 | 97.3% |
| Business Studies | 149 | 138 | 92.6% |
| Geography | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| History | 40 | 39 | 97.5% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.