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Ferndale Secondary School

Public secondary school · Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Inanda Central circuit)

In Phoenix, Ferndale Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Around 585 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Ferndale Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Ferndale Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Phoenix. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

585
Learners
21
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, Ferndale 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 Ferndale Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Ferndale Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ferndale Secondary School, 2,756 compared with 585; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ferndale Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ferndale Secondary School, 2,130 compared with 585; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ferndale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Ferndale Secondary School's 585; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ferndale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ferndale Secondary School, 2,007 compared with 585; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ferndale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ferndale Secondary School, 1,978 compared with 585; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ferndale Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Corner Industrial Park And Fernham Drive, Phoenix, Durban, 4051
Postal
P.o.box 202, Mt Edgecombe, Phoenix, 4300
Telephone
031 507 1212
Email
ferndaless1212@gmail.com
EMIS number
500144670

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ferndale 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 Ferndale Secondary School directly, on 031 507 1212 or by email at ferndaless1212@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ferndale 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 Ferndale Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ferndale Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Ferndale Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Ferndale Secondary School?
Ferndale Secondary School reported 585 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Secondary School?
Yes, Ferndale 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 Ferndale Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ferndale Secondary School.
Is Ferndale Secondary School a public or private school?
Ferndale Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ferndale Secondary School?
You can call 031 507 1212 or email ferndaless1212@gmail.com. It is located at Corner Industrial Park And Fernham Drive, Phoenix, Durban, 4051.