John Ross College
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About John Ross College
Based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, John Ross College is a public secondary school located in an urban setting under the King Cetshwayo education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 923 learners with a teaching staff of 43, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
John Ross College is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
John Ross College is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
John Ross College operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, John Ross College reported a total enrollment of 923 learners with a teaching staff of 43 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
John Ross College is situated in Richards Bay, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Richards Bay circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Saligna Road, Arboretum, Richards Bay, 3900. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1021, Richardsbay, 3900.
Curriculum & Academics
John Ross College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
John Ross College was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at John Ross College are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Saligna Road, Arboretum, Richards Bay, 3900
Postal
Private Bag X1021, Richardsbay, 3900
Phone
+27 35 789 1561Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500171458
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.