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Ferrum High School
Sunnyridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Ferrum High School is a public high school in Sunnyridge, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Amajuba education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 959 learners and 57 educators, about 16.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 98.1% of its 208 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.1% of the school's 208 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 178 | 175 | 98.3% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 179 | 179 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 208 | 204 | 98.1% | 90.6% |
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 | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 959 |
| Educators (2025) | 57 |
| Learners per educator | 16.8 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 79% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500144707 |
Address and location
| Street address | Aqumarine Road,schuinshoogte,newcastle,2940 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X6625,newcastle,2940 |
| Town | Sunnyridge |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Amajuba |
| Circuit | Phumelela |
| Municipality | Newcastle Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52502002 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Ferrum High School
Is Ferrum High School a public or private school?
Ferrum High School is a public high school.
Does Ferrum 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 Ferrum High School's matric pass rate?
98.1% of its 208 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 98.3%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Ferrum High School?
959 learners and 57 educators (about 16.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 79% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Ferrum High School?
Its EMIS number is 500144707.
Where is Ferrum High School?
Aqumarine Road,schuinshoogte,newcastle,2940. It is in Sunnyridge, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Amajuba education district. Phone 034 318 2062.
Schools near Ferrum High School
Panorama Combined School
Barry Hertzog Park, KwaZulu-Natal 872 m
86.1% matric 2025Hoërskool Amajuba High School
Barry Hertzog Park, KwaZulu-Natal 1.3 km
94.9% matric 2025Drakensberg Primere Skool
Pioneer Park, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
Mongoose / Esperanza Special Needs School
Hutten Heights, KwaZulu-Natal 2.2 km
Huttenpark Primêre Skool
Hutten Heights, KwaZulu-Natal 2.4 km
Hope High School
Ncandu Park, KwaZulu-Natal 2.7 km
95.5% matric 2025Aletheia Christian College
Huttenheights, KwaZulu-Natal 3.0 km
Angels Academy Newcastle
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal 3.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.