Verulam Primary School
Brindhaven, KwaZulu-Natal 351 m
Private combined school
Verulam Islamic School
Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Verulam Islamic School is a private combined school in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 452 learners and 27 educators, about 16.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for private combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (380 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 96.8% of its 31 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
96.8% of the school's 31 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 32 | 97.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 28 | 25 | 89.3% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 31 | 30 | 96.8% | 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 | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 452 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 16.7 (province average 12.2) Fewer learners per educator than 18% of 103 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500328634 |
| Exam centre number | 5412440 |
Address and location
| Street address | 38 Ireland Street,verulam,4310 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 944,verulam,4340 |
| Town | Ethekwini |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Verulam |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500106 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Verulam Islamic School
Is Verulam Islamic School a public or private school?
Verulam Islamic School is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Verulam Islamic School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Verulam Islamic School's matric pass rate?
96.8% of its 31 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 97.0%, 2024 89.3%.
How many learners are at Verulam Islamic School?
452 learners and 27 educators (about 16.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 18% of 103 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Verulam Islamic School?
Its EMIS number is 500328634. Its exam centre number is 5412440.
Where is Verulam Islamic School?
38 Ireland Street,verulam,4310. It is in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 032 533 1256.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.