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John Ross College

Public secondary school · Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Richards Bay circuit)

In Richards Bay, John Ross College operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 88.6% pass rate.

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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.

923
Learners
43
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318615985.5%
202416414990.9%
202521118788.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113429.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

John Ross College reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 97.5%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics855969.4%
Mathematical Literacy807897.5%
Physical Sciences493673.5%
Life Sciences898393.3%
Accounting292793.1%
Business Studies1099587.2%
Geography979395.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Here is how John Ross College compares with 5 other schools listed under King Cetshwayo district.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against John Ross College's 923; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against John Ross College's 88.6%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than John Ross College, 2,166 compared with 923; is a public primary school, a different phase than John Ross College; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against John Ross College's 923; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against John Ross College's 88.6%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than John Ross College, 1,763 compared with 923; is a public primary school, a different phase than John Ross College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than John Ross College, 1,742 compared with 923; is a public primary school, a different phase than John Ross College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Saligna Road, Arboretum, Richards Bay, 3900
Postal
Private Bag X1021, Richardsbay, 3900
Telephone
035 789 1561
Email
janienne.king@johnrosscollege.co.za
EMIS number
500171458

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at John Ross College?
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 John Ross College directly, on 035 789 1561 or by email at janienne.king@johnrosscollege.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to John Ross College?
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 John Ross College the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, John Ross College's matric pass rate of 88.6% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides John Ross College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at John Ross College?
John Ross College reported 923 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 John Ross College?
Yes, John Ross College 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 John Ross College's matric results like?
John Ross College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.6%, in 2025. That's up from 85.5% in 2023.
Is John Ross College a public or private school?
John Ross College is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact John Ross College?
You can call 035 789 1561 or email janienne.king@johnrosscollege.co.za. It is located at Saligna Road, Arboretum, Richards Bay, 3900.