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High School Rob Ferreira

Public secondary school · White River, White River, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

High School Rob Ferreira is a public secondary school in White River. Its last matric group achieved a 98.9% pass rate.

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Located in White River, High School Rob Ferreira is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

994
Learners
51
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Rob Ferreira 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 High School Rob Ferreira specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 187 learners from High School Rob Ferreira who wrote matric in 2025, 98.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316316198.8%
202415315198.7%
202518718598.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Rob Ferreira offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics575291.2%
Mathematical Literacy8585100.0%
Physical Sciences4040100.0%
Life Sciences454497.8%
Accounting161593.8%
Business Studies705680.0%
Economics3232100.0%
Geography3131100.0%
English First Additional Language4141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how High School Rob Ferreira compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Rob Ferreira, 2,156 compared with 994; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against High School Rob Ferreira's 98.9%).
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against High School Rob Ferreira's 994; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against High School Rob Ferreira's 98.9%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against High School Rob Ferreira's 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Rob Ferreira; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Rob Ferreira, 1,858 compared with 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Rob Ferreira; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Rob Ferreira, 1,844 compared with 994; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against High School Rob Ferreira's 98.9%.

White River

And within White River itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Lwaleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,502 learners against High School Rob Ferreira's 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Rob Ferreira; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Witrivier teaches considerably more learners than High School Rob Ferreira, 1,400 compared with 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Rob Ferreira; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Zamani Primary School is a similar size to High School Rob Ferreira, with 1,337 learners against 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Rob Ferreira; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanyisani Secondary School is a similar size to High School Rob Ferreira, with 1,329 learners against 994; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against High School Rob Ferreira's 98.9%.
  • Siyafundza Primary School is a similar size to High School Rob Ferreira, with 1,295 learners against 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Rob Ferreira; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
1 Danie Joubert Street, Parkville, White River , 1240
Postal
Private Bag X 814 Parkville White River 1240
Telephone
013 751 2281
Website
robbies.co.za
Email
robadmin@robbies.co.za
EMIS number
800005934

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Rob Ferreira?
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 High School Rob Ferreira directly, on 013 751 2281, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Rob Ferreira?
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 High School Rob Ferreira the best school in White River?
On the numbers that are published, High School Rob Ferreira's 98.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KHANYISANI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95%.
How many other schools are there in White River besides High School Rob Ferreira?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around White River, including Lwaleng Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Rob Ferreira?
High School Rob Ferreira reported 994 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 High School Rob Ferreira?
Yes, High School Rob Ferreira 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 High School Rob Ferreira's matric results like?
High School Rob Ferreira's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.8% since 2023.
Is High School Rob Ferreira a public or private school?
High School Rob Ferreira is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Rob Ferreira?
You can call 013 751 2281. It is located at 1 Danie Joubert Street, Parkville, White River , 1240.
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