Grade 8–12 · Port Shepstone
Science education on the KZN South Coast: inside Wesbury College of Science
Wesbury College of Science is a dedicated science school on the KZN South Coast for learners in Grades 8 to 12. Based in Port Shepstone and part of the Wesbury Schools group, it's close to home for families from Hibberdene, Margate and along the coast.
Science and technology shape the whole school day. Learners explore science through practical work and questions, building confidence as they learn. This gives them a strong foundation for matric maths and science.
Why choose a dedicated science school in KZN?
Science shapes the whole school day
At most schools, science is a period on the timetable. Here, it's a way of thinking that runs through the day.
A teacher who knows their name
Teachers who love the subject, classmates who are curious too, and more than the curriculum requires — so a science-minded child gets room to move.
Close to home — no boarding needed
Families on the South Coast have long sent science-minded children to boarding schools in Durban or Pietermaritzburg. Now there's a dedicated science college in Port Shepstone — so your child keeps their weekends, their friends, and their home-cooked meals.
A group pathway from Grade RR to Grade 12
Wesbury College of Science is part of the Wesbury Schools group — a school community that stretches from Grade RR to Grade 12, with a place here from Grade 8 all the way to Matric.
What guides the college
“Soaring to Greater Heights”
Philosophy
We Value RESPECT, TEAMWORK and EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING and LEARNING. We strive for inclusiveness that adores HONESTY, EQUITY and DIVERSITY. Nurturing tomorrow's Scientists by considering the emotions and aspirations of others at all times.
Vision
The school's vision is to provide quality science education for all learners admitted and to fully develop the potential of each learner not only scientifically but also socially and economically in a democratic environment.
Mission
The school's mission is to maintain a standard of achievement such that in teaching and learning it is judged to be one of the premier institutions in KwaZulu-Natal and the Republic of South Africa as a whole.
A day in the life: practicals and projects
Learning through experiments
A lesson might begin with a question on the board and an experiment on the bench. Learners record their results, then explain what they found. Sometimes it works first time. Often it doesn't, so they work out why, make adjustments and try again. These habits help them understand the science and stay useful long after their last exam.
Picture a Grade 9 class testing water samples on an ordinary Tuesday. They compare measurements and argue, politely, about what the numbers mean.
Practicals and projects
From Grade 8, learners practise planning investigations and working safely. They learn to record results honestly and explain their findings in their own words, preparing them for NSC practicals.
Projects give them time to develop a question, test it through an experiment and reach a conclusion, with a teacher guiding them along the way.
Where it leads: your stream, your results, your future
Your stream: choosing in Grade 10
The college's promise is that every kind of learner has a route through — which is why Grade 10 learners choose a named stream:
| Stream | Subjects | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Science | Mathematics · Physical Science · Agricultural Sciences · Life Sciences · Life Orientation | Learners heading to medicine, engineering and BSc fields — Maths plus Physical Science is the university gateway |
| General Science | Business Studies · Life Sciences · Life Orientation · Economics · Mathematical Literacy | Learners who want science to stay alive, with a commerce and real-world maths mix |
| Business Science | Business Studies · Life Orientation · Accounting · Agricultural Sciences or Geography · Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy | The flexible commerce stream — entrepreneurship-minded learners, with choices built in |
All three streams carry the same fee — the choice costs nothing extra.
Your results, published openly
We believe parents deserve real numbers, so here's the full three-year picture for our matric learners:
| Year | Pass rate | Wrote | Passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 NSC | 82.6% | 23 | 19 |
| 2024 NSC | 82.8% | 29 | 24 |
| 2023 NSC | 81.8% | 33 | 27 |
We publish these figures with the numbers behind them — because a percentage on its own tells you less than the honest picture.
Your future: career pathways
A strong science foundation opens doors: medicine and health sciences, engineering, data and technology, agricultural science, teaching, skilled trades — and the confidence to keep learning whatever comes.
The matric years and beyond
In Grades 10–12, the focus shifts to depth: mastering content, practising past papers, and walking into the National Senior Certificate exams prepared. The college also runs a Grade 12 Upgrader programme for learners rewriting NSC subjects part-time — R600 per subject per month — because a matric result should never be the end of the road.
Fees and admissions for 2027
Grade 8
R17 500/yr (R2 500 upfront + R1 500 × 10 months)
Grade 10–11
From R18 500
Grade 12
R30 000
Sibling discount
5% per additional sibling
Applications are open now for all grades (8–12).
Is Wesbury the right science school for my child?
Even if your child isn't sure about science yet — that's normal. Plenty of learners arrive in Grade 8 uncertain and discover the subject in a practical lesson, with a teacher who knows their name. The science focus strengthens every learner's foundation; the ones who fall in love with it find their path early.
Frequently asked questions
Is a science school right for my child who's not sure about science?
Yes. The science focus strengthens every learner's foundation in maths and problem-solving, whatever they go on to do. Learners who are unsure in Grade 8 often discover science in a practical lesson — and learners who love it find their path early.
What science subjects will my child take in Grade 8?
Grade 8 learners follow the CAPS curriculum with a science-rich approach, building the foundation for the stream choices that come in Grade 10.
Do you follow the CAPS curriculum and write the NSC?
Yes. Wesbury College of Science follows the CAPS curriculum, and Grade 12 learners write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.
Which grades can enrol?
Wesbury College of Science takes learners from Grade 8 through Grade 12 — and applications are open now for all grades, 8–12. See Grade 8 admissions for 2027 for how to apply.
What does it cost?
2027 fees start at R17 500 per year for Grade 8 (R2 500 upfront plus R1 500 × 10 months). Every grade is published at wesburyschools.com/fees, along with the 5% sibling discount.
Where is Wesbury College of Science?
In Port Shepstone, on the KZN South Coast — serving families from Hibberdene, Margate, Uvongo and the wider South Coast. Part of the Wesbury Schools group.
Visit, enquire or apply
Numbers on a page only tell part of the story. Come and see the school on a normal day — walk the corridors, look in on a practical, and ask the learners what they're working on.
Phone: 039 682 3160 · See all fees →
Location
Find Wesbury College of Science.
Wesbury College of Science is based on the second floor of Boodhram House on Nelson Mandela Avenue in Port Shepstone.
Location: 2nd Floor, Boodhram House, Nelson Mandela Avenue, Port Shepstone
Phone: 084 760 9024 · 039 682 3160
Questions before you apply?
Share a few details and the admissions team will get back to you about grade availability, academic options, fees or the application process. Prefer to reach out directly? Use the contact options underneath. When you are ready, start your 2027 application on the admissions page.
2027 School Fees
Last updated: 1 November 2026
Review the published 2027 tuition, instalment and applicable upfront-fee information for Wesbury College of Science before starting an application. No payment is collected through the online application form.
Rewriting NSC subjects? Our Grade 12 Upgrader programme lets learners rewrite specific NSC subjects part-time: R600 per subject per month, with a three-month deposit (R1 800 per subject) and a once-off R500 application fee. Balance due on the 1st of each month from 1 May 2027.
| Grade | Annual tuition | Upfront | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 | R17,500 | UpfrontR2,500 | R1,500 x 10 months |
| Grade 9 | R17,500 | UpfrontR2,500 | R1,500 x 10 months |
| Grade 10Pure Science | R18,500 | UpfrontR3,500 | R1,500 x 10 months |
| Grade 10General Science | R18,500 | UpfrontR3,500 | R1,500 x 10 months |
| Grade 10Business Science | R18,500 | UpfrontR3,500 | R1,500 x 10 months |
| Grade 11Pure Science | R21,500 | UpfrontR1,500 | R2,000 x 10 months |
| Grade 11General Science | R21,500 | UpfrontR1,500 | R2,000 x 10 months |
| Grade 11Business Science | R21,500 | UpfrontR1,500 | R2,000 x 10 months |
| Grade 12 | R30,000 | UpfrontR15,000 | R3,000 x 5 months |
| Grade 12 (Upgrader)Upgrader | R600 per subject per month | Three-month deposit (per subject)R1,800 per subjectApplication fee (once-off, not part of tuition): R500 | Balance on the 1st of each month from 1 May 2027 |
Grade 8
- Annual tuition
- R17,500
- Upfront
- R2,500
- Monthly
- R1,500 x 10 months
Grade 9
- Annual tuition
- R17,500
- Upfront
- R2,500
- Monthly
- R1,500 x 10 months
Grade 10
Pure Science
- Annual tuition
- R18,500
- Upfront
- R3,500
- Monthly
- R1,500 x 10 months
Grade 10
General Science
- Annual tuition
- R18,500
- Upfront
- R3,500
- Monthly
- R1,500 x 10 months
Grade 10
Business Science
- Annual tuition
- R18,500
- Upfront
- R3,500
- Monthly
- R1,500 x 10 months
Grade 11
Pure Science
- Annual tuition
- R21,500
- Upfront
- R1,500
- Monthly
- R2,000 x 10 months
Grade 11
General Science
- Annual tuition
- R21,500
- Upfront
- R1,500
- Monthly
- R2,000 x 10 months
Grade 11
Business Science
- Annual tuition
- R21,500
- Upfront
- R1,500
- Monthly
- R2,000 x 10 months
Grade 12
- Annual tuition
- R30,000
- Upfront
- R15,000
- Monthly
- R3,000 x 5 months
Grade 12 (Upgrader)
Upgrader
- Annual tuition
- R600 per subject per month
- Three-month deposit (per subject)
- R1,800 per subject
- Monthly
- Balance on the 1st of each month from 1 May 2027
- Additional fee
- Application fee (once-off, not part of tuition): R500
The annual tuition shown is based on the published upfront amount and/or monthly instalments for that fee row. Additional fees, where applicable, are listed separately.
Some grades have separate fee rows for different academic pathways.
Sibling discount: 5%. The 5% discount applies per additional sibling. Ask our admissions team how it applies to your family. Phone 039 682 3160.
What's included: teaching and the CAPS curriculum, school day supervision, and access to school facilities and activities. What's additional: application fee (R600 once-off, non-refundable), uniforms, stationery, and optional extras.
Fees are for the 2027 academic year and are subject to change. Please confirm current fees with our admissions team before making financial decisions.
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