Examinations at Grade 9 and Grade 12 levels (at the end of the GETC and FET Phases respectively) are written under the auspices of the Independent Examinations Board (IEB), so as to ensure a high quality qualification which is recognised and accepted around the world.

Class sizes are limited to an average of 25 and a maximum of 26.

Waterstone College has a 100% pass rate at matric level, with 92% University Entrance in 2011. 

Grade 8-9

Senior Phase learners follow the following learning areas:

• English (Language of Instruction and First Language)
• Afrikaans (Second Language)
• Mathematics
• Social Sciences (History and Geography)
• Economic and Management Sciences (EMS)  
• Arts and Culture (including Music, Dance, Drama and Visual Arts)
• Life Orientation (including Physical Education, Guidance and Bible Education)
• Natural Sciences
• Technology (including Computers)

Grade 10-12

Complusory subjects in the FET phase:

• English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation and Maths/ Maths Literacy

Three subjects from the following list:

• Accounting
• Business Studies
• Computer Applications Technology
• Civil Technology
• Geography
• History
• IT (8th subject only)
• Life Sciences
• Physical Science
• Sports and Exercise Science
• Visual Arts