2027 intake
Grade 8 Admissions for 2027 — KZN South Coast
Applications are open now at all three Wesbury Schools — three independent schools on the KZN South Coast.
There's no closing date. Book a tour on a day that suits your family, and apply when you're ready.
Grade RR–12 across the group
Three schools. One journey. Which fits your child?
Grade 8 is the step into high school, and it's worth getting right. The question isn't whether a Wesbury school, but which one:
- Wesbury College of Science — for learners who love building, experimenting and solving. A dedicated science college in Port Shepstone.
- Port Shepstone International High School — a well-established independent high school in the heart of Port Shepstone.
- Hibberdene Academy — one school community from Grade RR all the way through, right in Hibberdene.
Wesbury College of Science — Grade 8 2027
Why families choose the science focus
Do you live with a child who takes the toaster apart "to see how it works"? Who asks dinner-table questions you can't answer? If maths comes easier than handwriting, they'll recognise themselves at Wesbury College of Science. Science here isn't one subject on the timetable — it shapes how the whole day is taught, and it builds a strong foundation for matric maths and science.
Grade 8 at the College
Learners in Grade 8 follow the CAPS curriculum with a science-rich approach. From Grade 10 they choose a named stream:
| Stream | What it's for |
|---|---|
| Pure Science | Mathematics, Physical Science, Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences — the university gateway for medicine, engineering and BSc fields |
| General Science | Business Studies, Life Sciences, Economics, Maths Lit — science stays alive, with a real-world mix |
| Business Science | Accounting, Business Studies, Geography or Agricultural Sciences, Maths or Maths Lit — the flexible commerce stream |
Grade 8 is common ground — the stream choice only arrives in Grade 10, and every stream carries the same fee.
Grade 8 2027 at a glance
- Grades
- 8–12 (NSC in Grade 12)
- 2027 fee
- R17 500/year — R2 500 upfront + R1 500 × 10 months
- Curriculum
- CAPS / NSC
- Location
- Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone International High School — Grade 8 2027
About PSIHS
Port Shepstone International High School is an independent school in Port Shepstone for Grades 8–12. Learners follow the CAPS curriculum and write the National Senior Certificate. The "International" in the name is part of the school's heritage and identity in Port Shepstone.
Grade 8 at PSIHS
Learners join a full high school community, with named streams ahead in Grade 10 (Pure Science or General).
Grade 8 2027 at a glance
- Grades
- 8–12 (NSC in Grade 12)
- 2027 fee
- R17 500/year — R2 500 upfront + R1 500 × 10 months
- Curriculum
- CAPS / NSC
- Location
- Port Shepstone
Hibberdene Academy — join the journey in Grade 8
One school, from the first day to high school
Some families want one school community for the whole journey. At Hibberdene Academy, your child can start in Grade RR and move up through the grades surrounded by teachers who've known them for years. From Grade 8, learners continue their high school years at the Academy; for Matric they move across to Grade 12 at Wesbury College of Science or Port Shepstone International High School.
Joining in Grade 8
Hibberdene Academy is a small school on its Hibberdene campus — close to home for families between Port Shepstone and the upper South Coast.
Grade 8 2027 at a glance
- Grades
- RR–11 (Grade 12 planned as the school grows; Matric via WCoS or PSIHS)
- 2027 fee
- R18 500/year — R500 upfront + R1 800 × 10 months
- Curriculum
- CAPS / NSC
- Location
- Hibberdene
How to apply for Grade 8 — step by step
Step 1: Book a campus tour. Start with a visit. A campus tour shows you the school on a normal day — and your Grade 6 or 7 learner is the best judge of whether it fits.
Step 2: Submit your application. Applications for 2027 are open now at all three schools — there's no closing date. Apply via the admissions page. The application fee is R600 (non-refundable) per application — no payment is collected through the online form; our admissions team will guide you.
Step 3: Offer and enrolment. If a place is offered, our team walks you through enrolment and the first-day details.
Applying is straightforward, and the admissions team guides families through each step.
Key dates for the 2027 Grade 8 intake
Applications are open now — and there's no closing date.
That's deliberate — independent schools set their own admissions calendar, and we'd rather you visit on a day that suits your family and apply when you're ready. (Public schools follow the KZN Department of Education's window — see KZN DoE admissions for that process.)
Places in each grade are limited, and the families who apply early have the best choice of class. Offers are made in order of completed applications.
Documents checklist for your Grade 8 application
- Learner ID, birth certificate or passport
- Latest school report
- Proof of residence
- Parent / guardian ID
- Recent learner photograph
A second parent/guardian ID is required if a second guardian is added to the application.
Documents are uploaded in the online application — the admissions page carries the full checklist.
Getting here — transport, location and campus tours
Where our campuses are
Two towns, three campuses: Wesbury College of Science and Port Shepstone International High School are in Port Shepstone; Hibberdene Academy is in Hibberdene, up the coast. Both towns are on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.
Booking your tour
A campus tour takes about an hour: you'll see the classrooms and facilities, meet staff, and get honest answers about fees, subjects and school life. Tours run on weekdays — book via the admissions page or call 039 682 3160.
Frequently asked questions — Grade 8 2027
- When do Grade 8 applications for 2027 open and close?
- Applications for Grade 8 in 2027 are open now at all three Wesbury schools, and there is no closing date. Places in each grade are limited, so families are encouraged to apply early.
- Which Wesbury school is right for my child?
- Wesbury College of Science suits learners who love science, building and problem-solving. Port Shepstone International High School is a well-established independent high school in Port Shepstone. Hibberdene Academy offers one school community from Grade RR right through. A campus tour is the surest way to choose.
- What documents do we need to apply?
- A birth certificate or passport, the latest school report, parent/guardian ID, and proof of residence. See the full checklist above.
- How much are the school fees, and what do they include?
- 2027 Grade 8 fees are R17 500 per year at Wesbury College of Science and Port Shepstone International High School, and R18 500 per year at Hibberdene Academy — payable as an upfront amount plus ten monthly instalments. There is a R600 non-refundable application fee and a 5% sibling discount. Every grade's fee is published at wesburyschools.com/fees.
- Does applying guarantee my child a place in Grade 8?
- No — an application is the start of a conversation, not a promise of a place. Places in each grade are limited and offers are made in order of completed applications. Our admissions team will walk you through exactly how it works.
Why families choose Wesbury Schools
Results we publish openly. Wesbury College of Science's matric learners achieved an 82.6% NSC pass rate in 2025 — 19 of 23 candidates — after 82.8% in 2024 and 81.8% in 2023. The full picture goes on the website every year.
Fees we publish openly. Every grade at every school is on this website, with 10-month instalment plans and the 5% sibling discount. Grade 8 in 2027 starts at R17 500 for the year.
A journey, not just a school. Three campuses carry learners from Grade RR to Grade 12 across the group — with the same expectation in each one: every child known, every child valued.
Your child's place in 2027 starts here
Grade 8 places for 2027 are open now across all three schools. Come and see a campus and meet the team before you decide.