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Aj Ferreira Secondary School

Public secondary school · Null, Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Aj Ferreira Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Null, Upington. Its last matric group achieved a 81.7% pass rate.

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Aj Ferreira Secondary School is a public secondary school in Null, Upington. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,185
Learners
32
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Aj Ferreira Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Aj Ferreira Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 131 matric candidates from Aj Ferreira Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 81.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319113068.1%
202413810374.6%
202513110781.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Aj Ferreira Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9444.4%
Mathematical Literacy1307759.2%
Physical Sciences6350.0%
Life Sciences1515100.0%
Accounting5480.0%
Business Studies482245.8%
Economics14535.7%
Geography948085.1%
History635892.1%
English First Additional Language140140100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district with Aj Ferreira Secondary School.

  • Westerkim Primary School is a similar size to Aj Ferreira Secondary School, with 1,570 learners against 1,185; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aj Ferreira Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Aj Ferreira Secondary School, at 1,526 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Aj Ferreira Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Assmang Primary School is a similar size to Aj Ferreira Secondary School, with 1,459 learners against 1,185; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aj Ferreira Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Die Kuil Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Aj Ferreira Secondary School, at 1,377 learners; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Aj Ferreira Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School is a similar size to Aj Ferreira Secondary School, with 1,353 learners against 1,185; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Aj Ferreira Secondary School's 81.7%.

Upington

Zooming into Upington, here are 5 other schools to compare against Aj Ferreira Secondary School.

  • Westerkim Primary School is a similar size to Aj Ferreira Secondary School, with 1,570 learners against 1,185; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aj Ferreira Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Aj Ferreira Secondary School, at 1,526 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Aj Ferreira Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School is a similar size to Aj Ferreira Secondary School, with 1,353 learners against 1,185; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Aj Ferreira Secondary School's 81.7%.
  • Oranje-Oewer Intermediate School is a similar size to Aj Ferreira Secondary School, with 1,333 learners against 1,185; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Aj Ferreira Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Vela-Langa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Aj Ferreira Secondary School, at 1,247 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aj Ferreira Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Uilsberg Street, Rosedale, Upington, 8801
Postal
Po Box 1829 Upington 8800
Telephone
054 339 1848
EMIS number
300041401

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Aj Ferreira Secondary 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 Aj Ferreira Secondary School directly, on 054 339 1848, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Aj Ferreira Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Aj Ferreira Secondary School the best school in Upington?
On the numbers that are published, Aj Ferreira Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.7% is lower than SAUL DAMON SEKONDÊRE SKOOL's 92.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Upington besides Aj Ferreira Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Upington, including Westerkim Primary School.
How big are the classes at Aj Ferreira Secondary School?
Aj Ferreira Secondary School reported 1,185 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Aj Ferreira Secondary School?
Yes, Aj Ferreira Secondary 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 Aj Ferreira Secondary School's matric results like?
Aj Ferreira Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.7%, in 2025. That's up from 68.1% in 2023.
Is Aj Ferreira Secondary School a public or private school?
Aj Ferreira Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Aj Ferreira Secondary School?
You can call 054 339 1848. It is located at Uilsberg Street, Rosedale, Upington, 8801.
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