Winterberg Agricultural High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Winterberg Agricultural High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Winterberg, Fort Beaufort, Winterberg Agricultural High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

246

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Agricultural

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Winterberg Agricultural High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Winterberg Agricultural High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 45 matric candidates from Winterberg Agricultural High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	43	40	93.0%
2024	51	51	100.0%
2025	45	43	95.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Winterberg Agricultural High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	9	9	100.0%
Mathematical Literacy	42	42	100.0%
Physical Sciences	9	7	77.8%
Life Sciences	42	33	78.6%
Agricultural Sciences	15	14	93.3%
Business Studies	33	32	97.0%
English First Additional Language	11	11	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Winterberg Agricultural High School's 246; is a public combined school, a different phase than Winterberg Agricultural High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.8% against Winterberg Agricultural High School's 95.6%).
Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Winterberg Agricultural High School's 246; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.8% against Winterberg Agricultural High School's 95.6%.
Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Winterberg Agricultural High School's 246; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.1% against Winterberg Agricultural High School's 95.6%.
Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Winterberg Agricultural High School's 246; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Winterberg Agricultural High School's 95.6%.
Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Winterberg Agricultural High School, 933 compared with 246; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against Winterberg Agricultural High School's 95.6%.

Fort Beaufort

Thubalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Winterberg Agricultural High School, 801 compared with 246; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.9% against Winterberg Agricultural High School's 95.6%.
Newton (Ucc) Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 768 learners against Winterberg Agricultural High School's 246; is a public combined school, a different phase than Winterberg Agricultural High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Sakhululeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 767 learners against Winterberg Agricultural High School's 246; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 62.6% against Winterberg Agricultural High School's 95.6%.
Fort Beaufort Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Winterberg Agricultural High School, 674 compared with 246; is a public primary school, a different phase than Winterberg Agricultural High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Nqaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Winterberg Agricultural High School, 654 compared with 246; is a public primary school, a different phase than Winterberg Agricultural High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Winterberg Agricultural High School for 2027

Because Winterberg Agricultural 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: Industrial Area, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Postal: Private Bag X238, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Telephone: 046 555 0005
Website: winagric.co.za
Email: amandac@winagric.co.za
EMIS number: 200100862

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Winterberg Agricultural 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 Winterberg Agricultural High School directly, on 046 555 0005, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Winterberg Agricultural High School?

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 Winterberg Agricultural High School the best school in Fort Beaufort?

On the numbers that are published, Winterberg Agricultural High School's 95.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of THUBALETHU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 76.9%.

How many other schools are there in Fort Beaufort besides Winterberg Agricultural High School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Fort Beaufort, including Thubalethu Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Winterberg Agricultural High School?

Winterberg Agricultural High School reported 246 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Winterberg Agricultural High School?

Yes, Winterberg Agricultural 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 Winterberg Agricultural High School's matric results like?

Winterberg Agricultural High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93% since 2023.

Is Winterberg Agricultural High School a public or private school?

Winterberg Agricultural High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Winterberg Agricultural High School?

You can call 046 555 0005. It is located at Industrial Area, Fort Beaufort, 5720.