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Verulam Islamic School

Private combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Verulam circuit)

Welcome to Verulam Islamic School, a private combined school serving Pinetown district. Its last matric group achieved a 96.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Verulam Islamic School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Verulam Islamic School is a private combined school in Pinetown district. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

452
Learners
27
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Verulam Islamic School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 31 matric candidates from Verulam Islamic School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.8% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023333297.0%
2024282589.3%
2025313096.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412440.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Verulam Islamic School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11872.7%
Mathematical Literacy1717100.0%
Physical Sciences10660.0%
Life Sciences1717100.0%
Accounting55100.0%
Business Studies181794.4%
Geography2323100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Verulam Islamic School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Verulam Islamic School, 2,756 compared with 452; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.6% against Verulam Islamic School's 96.8%).
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Verulam Islamic School, 2,130 compared with 452; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Verulam Islamic School's 452; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Verulam Islamic School, 2,007 compared with 452; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Verulam Islamic School, 1,978 compared with 452; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Verulam Islamic School's 96.8%.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
38 Ireland Street, Verulam, 4310
Postal
P.o.box 944, Verulam, 4340
Telephone
032 533 1256
Website
verulamislamic.co.za
Email
verulamislamicschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500328634

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Verulam Islamic 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 Verulam Islamic School directly, on 032 533 1256 or by email at verulamislamicschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Verulam Islamic School?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Verulam Islamic School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Verulam Islamic School's 96.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Verulam Islamic School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Verulam Islamic School?
Verulam Islamic School reported 452 learners and 27 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 Verulam Islamic School?
Yes. As a private school, Verulam Islamic School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Verulam Islamic School's matric results like?
Verulam Islamic School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97% since 2023.
Is Verulam Islamic School a public or private school?
Verulam Islamic School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Verulam Islamic School?
You can call 032 533 1256 or email verulamislamicschool@gmail.com. It is located at 38 Ireland Street, Verulam, 4310.