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Ferrum High School

Public secondary school · Sunnyridge, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Phumelela circuit)

Ferrum High School is a public secondary school in Sunnyridge. Its last matric group achieved a 98.1% pass rate.

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Located in Sunnyridge, Ferrum High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

959
Learners
57
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317817598.3%
2024179179100.0%
202520820498.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213211.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ferrum High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1079790.7%
Mathematical Literacy7272100.0%
Physical Sciences615082.0%
Life Sciences817390.1%
Accounting726995.8%
Business Studies888596.6%
Geography323093.8%
History3737100.0%
English First Additional Language5656100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amajuba district with Ferrum High School.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,071 learners against Ferrum High School's 959; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ferrum High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,921 learners against Ferrum High School's 959; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Ferrum High School's 98.1%).
  • Phendukani Full Service High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,852 learners against Ferrum High School's 959; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.4% against Ferrum High School's 98.1%).
  • Esididini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ferrum High School, 1,771 compared with 959; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ferrum High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,761 learners against Ferrum High School's 959; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ferrum High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Aqumarine Road, Schuinshoogte, Newcastle, 2940
Postal
Private Bag X6625, Newcastle, 2940
Telephone
034 318 2062
Website
ferrum.org.za
Email
admin@ferrum.org.za
EMIS number
500144707

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ferrum 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 Ferrum High School directly, on 034 318 2062 or by email at info@ferrum.org.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ferrum High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Ferrum High School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Ferrum High School's matric pass rate of 98.1% is lower than PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Ferrum High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Ferrum High School?
Ferrum High School reported 959 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Ferrum High School?
Yes, Ferrum 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 Ferrum High School's matric results like?
Ferrum High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.3% since 2023.
Is Ferrum High School a public or private school?
Ferrum High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ferrum High School?
You can call 034 318 2062 or email info@ferrum.org.za. It is located at Aqumarine Road, Schuinshoogte, Newcastle, 2940.