Public secondary school · Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Richards Bay circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about John Ross College: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
John Ross College is a public secondary school serving families in and around Richards Bay. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
Of the 211 learners from John Ross College who wrote matric in 2025, 88.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 186 | 159 | 85.5% |
| 2024 | 164 | 149 | 90.9% |
| 2025 | 211 | 187 | 88.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113429.
John Ross College reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 97.5%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 85 | 59 | 69.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 80 | 78 | 97.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 49 | 36 | 73.5% |
| Life Sciences | 89 | 83 | 93.3% |
| Accounting | 29 | 27 | 93.1% |
| Business Studies | 109 | 95 | 87.2% |
| Geography | 97 | 93 | 95.9% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, John Ross College 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 John Ross College for its exact current amount.