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Winterberg Agricultural High School
Winterberg, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape
Winterberg Agricultural High School is a public high school in Winterberg, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a agricultural specialisation. In 2025 it had 246 learners and 18 educators, about 13.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 95.6% of its 45 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.6% of the school's 45 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 40 | 93.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 51 | 51 | 100.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 45 | 43 | 95.6% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Agricultural |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 246 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 13.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 91% of 33 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100862 |
| Exam centre number | 4311106 |
Address and location
| Street address | Industrial Area,fort Beaufort,5720 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X238, Fort Beaufort, 5720 |
| Suburb / area | Winterberg |
| Town | Fort Beaufort |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Winterberg Agricultural High School
Is Winterberg Agricultural High School a public or private school?
Winterberg Agricultural High School is a public high school.
Does Winterberg Agricultural High School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Winterberg Agricultural High School's matric pass rate?
95.6% of its 45 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 93.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Winterberg Agricultural High School?
246 learners and 18 educators (about 13.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 91% of 33 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Winterberg Agricultural High School?
Its EMIS number is 200100862. Its exam centre number is 4311106.
Where is Winterberg Agricultural High School?
Industrial Area,fort Beaufort,5720. It is in Winterberg, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 046 555 0005.
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