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Verulam Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Tongaat circuit)

Verulam Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Pinetown district. Its last matric group achieved a 99% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Verulam Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Pinetown district, Verulam Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,064
Learners
40
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Verulam Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Verulam Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Verulam Secondary School entered 209 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316115495.7%
202419118395.8%
202520920799.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412441.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Verulam Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics918189.0%
Mathematical Literacy10210098.0%
Physical Sciences605795.0%
Life Sciences12611692.1%
Accounting4848100.0%
Business Studies918997.8%
Geography8787100.0%
History2727100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

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

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Verulam Secondary School's 1,064; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Verulam Secondary School's 99%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Verulam Secondary School's 1,064; is a public primary school, a different phase than Verulam Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Verulam Secondary School, 2,020 compared with 1,064; is a public primary school, a different phase than Verulam Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Verulam Secondary School's 1,064; is a public primary school, a different phase than Verulam Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Verulam Secondary School's 1,064; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Verulam Secondary School's 99%.
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
131 Moss Verulam Street, Waterloo, Verulam, 4340
Postal
P.o.box 136, Verulam, 4340
Telephone
032 533 1431
Website
verulamsecondary.co.za
Email
verulamsecondary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500291782

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Verulam Secondary 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 Secondary School directly, on 032 533 1431 or by email at verulamsecondary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Verulam Secondary School?
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 Verulam Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Verulam Secondary School's 99% 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 Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Verulam Secondary School?
Verulam Secondary School reported 1,064 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Secondary School?
Yes, Verulam Secondary School 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 Verulam Secondary School's matric results like?
Verulam Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99%, in 2025. That's up from 95.7% in 2023.
Is Verulam Secondary School a public or private school?
Verulam Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Verulam Secondary School?
You can call 032 533 1431 or email verulamsecondary@gmail.com. It is located at 131 Moss Verulam Street, Waterloo, Verulam, 4340.