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Public high school
Ferndale High School
Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Ferndale High School is a public high school in Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a ordinary & technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 977 learners and 44 educators, about 22.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 87.1% of its 147 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.1% of the school's 147 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 136 | 121 | 89.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 126 | 123 | 97.6% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 147 | 128 | 87.1% | 89.1% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Ordinary & Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 977 |
| Educators (2025) | 44 |
| Learners per educator | 22.2 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 63% of 222 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700150441 |
| Exam centre number | 8150441 |
Address and location
| Street address | 53, Milner Road, Ferndale, Randburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 2845 Randburg 2125 |
| Suburb / area | Randburg |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800104 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
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Questions about Ferndale High School
Is Ferndale High School a public or private school?
Ferndale High School is a public high school.
Does Ferndale High School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Ferndale High School's matric pass rate?
87.1% of its 147 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 89.0%, 2024 97.6%.
How many learners are at Ferndale High School?
977 learners and 44 educators (about 22.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 63% of 222 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Ferndale High School?
Its EMIS number is 700150441. Its exam centre number is 8150441.
Where is Ferndale High School?
53, Milner Road, Ferndale, Randburg, Johannesburg. It is in Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 886 1234.
Schools near Ferndale High School
Rhema Christian School
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Royal Private School
Ferndale, Randburg, Gauteng 396 m
100.0% matric 2025Taalnet St.Johns
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Amazing Grace Private School
Ferndale, Randburg, Gauteng 907 m
92.2% matric 2025Radley Private School Primary School
Ferndale, Randburg, Gauteng 1.0 km
St Stithians College
Lyme Park, Sandton, Gauteng 1.2 km
Oceans Private School
Bordeaux, Randburg, Gauteng 1.4 km
73.0% matric 2025Radley Private School
Ferndale, Randburg, Gauteng 1.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.