Public secondary school · Sunnyridge, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Phumelela circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Ferrum High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Sunnyridge, Ferrum High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
In 2025, 208 matric candidates from Ferrum High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 178 | 175 | 98.3% |
| 2024 | 179 | 179 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 208 | 204 | 98.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213211.
That year, Ferrum High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 107 | 97 | 90.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 72 | 72 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 61 | 50 | 82.0% |
| Life Sciences | 81 | 73 | 90.1% |
| Accounting | 72 | 69 | 95.8% |
| Business Studies | 88 | 85 | 96.6% |
| Geography | 32 | 30 | 93.8% |
| History | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 56 | 56 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Ferrum High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Ferrum High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.