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Ferndale High School

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Ferndale High School, a public secondary school serving Randburg, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.1%.

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Ferndale High School is a public secondary school in Randburg, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

977
Learners
44
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Good to know

More about this school

  • A quintile 5 school in Randburg, existing since 1987, per its official website.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Ferndale High 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 Ferndale High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ferndale High School entered 147 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.1% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313612189.0%
202412612397.6%
202514712887.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ferndale High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics524280.8%
Mathematical Literacy746891.9%
Physical Sciences332678.8%
Life Sciences373389.2%
Accounting10990.0%
Business Studies474289.4%
Geography2424100.0%
History2727100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with Ferndale High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Ferndale High School's 977, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Ferndale High School's 977; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ferndale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Ferndale High School's 977, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Ferndale High School's 977; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ferndale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Ferndale High School's 977, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ferndale High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Ferndale High School's 977, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ferndale High School, 2,896 compared with 977; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Ferndale High School's 87.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Ferndale High School's 977; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ferndale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Ferndale High School's 977; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ferndale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ferndale High School, 2,848 compared with 977; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ferndale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ferndale High School for 2027

As a public school, Ferndale High School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
53, Milner Road, Ferndale, Randburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 2845 Randburg 2125
Telephone
011 886 1234
EMIS number
700150441

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Online

Website and social media

www.ferndalehigh.com
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ferndale High 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 Ferndale High School directly, on 011 886 1234, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ferndale High 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 Ferndale High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Ferndale High School's 87.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Ferndale High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ferndale High School?
Ferndale High School reported 977 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Ferndale High School?
Yes, Ferndale High 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 Ferndale High School's matric results like?
Ferndale High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89% since 2023.
Is Ferndale High School a public or private school?
Ferndale High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ferndale High School?
You can call 011 886 1234. It is located at 53, Milner Road, Ferndale, Randburg, Johannesburg.
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