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Weston Agricultural College

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Mpofana circuit)

Weston Agricultural College is a public secondary school in Umgungundlovu district. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Weston Agricultural College, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Umgungundlovu district, Weston Agricultural College is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

148
Learners
16
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Weston Agricultural College is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Weston Agricultural College specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Weston Agricultural College entered 24 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.5% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023342985.3%
2024222195.5%
2025242187.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311239.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Weston Agricultural College offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7571.4%
Mathematical Literacy1515100.0%
Physical Sciences5360.0%
Life Sciences9777.8%
Agricultural Sciences201995.0%
Geography77100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umgungundlovu district with Weston Agricultural College.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Weston Agricultural College's 148; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Weston Agricultural College's 87.5%.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Weston Agricultural College, 1,825 compared with 148; is a public primary school, a different phase than Weston Agricultural College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Weston Agricultural College, 1,722 compared with 148; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.9% against Weston Agricultural College's 87.5%).
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Weston Agricultural College, 1,709 compared with 148; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Weston Agricultural College's 87.5%.
  • Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Weston Agricultural College's 148; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Weston Agricultural College's 87.5%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mpala Road, Imbaliunit, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
Private Bag X527, Mooiriver, 3300
Telephone
033 263 1328
Website
weston.co.za
Email
contact@weston.co.za
EMIS number
500295778

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Weston Agricultural 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 Weston Agricultural College directly, on 033 263 1328 or by email at contact@weston.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Weston Agricultural College?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Weston Agricultural College the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Weston Agricultural College's matric pass rate of 87.5% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Weston Agricultural College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Weston Agricultural College?
Weston Agricultural College reported 148 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Weston Agricultural College?
Yes, Weston Agricultural College 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 Weston Agricultural College's matric results like?
Weston Agricultural College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.3% since 2023.
Is Weston Agricultural College a public or private school?
Weston Agricultural College is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Weston Agricultural College?
You can call 033 263 1328 or email contact@weston.co.za. It is located at Mpala Road, Imbaliunit, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.