Private combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Verulam circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 32 | 97.0% |
| 2024 | 28 | 25 | 89.3% |
| 2025 | 31 | 30 | 96.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412440.
Verulam Islamic School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 11 | 8 | 72.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 10 | 6 | 60.0% |
| Life Sciences | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| Geography | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.