John Ross College

John Ross College, is an English Medium High School in Richards Bay, KZN, South Africa. In 1975, the port of Richards Bay was officially opened.

In the same year, the first High School was established Richards Bay High School, in buildings that presently house Richardia Primary School. Progressive growth over the years meant that a second Secondary school had to be established. After much deliberation, the community of Richards Bay determined that the new school being built in Saligna Road should become an English Medium School with the

16/06/2026

Today, we commemorate Youth Day and pay tribute to the brave young people of 16 June 1976 whose courage and determination helped shape the future of South Africa.

At John Ross College, we honour their legacy by encouraging our learners to pursue excellence, embrace opportunity, and use their voices to make a positive difference in the world around them.

As we reflect on the sacrifices of the past, we are reminded that the youth remain a powerful force for change, innovation, and hope.

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today."

Wishing all our learners, staff, parents, and the wider JRC community a meaningful Youth Day.

11/06/2026

Showing our green and gold spirit ahead of Bafana Bafana's opening match. 🇿🇦⚽ Wishing the boys all the best as they take to the field.

09/06/2026

VACANCY:
Temporary English Teacher (Home Language)
Grade 8 - 12
Hand deliver your CV to Reception before 19 June 2026.

08/06/2026

02/06/2026

1st Team Soccer – Pre-Season 2026 ⚽

02/06/2026

FULL TIME ⚽

A hard-fought encounter between John Ross College and Birdswood ends 2–1 in favour of the visitors.

Proud of the determination, energy, and fighting spirit shown by our boys from the first whistle to the last. Heads held high as we continue to grow and improve together.

01/06/2026

The Grade 9 learners visited the University of Zululand Drama Department to watch the staging of the South African classics Sophiatown and Woza Albert, which are part of the Grade 9 Term 2 Creative Arts syllabus.

We wanted our learners to experience these plays live, presented by professional actors, in order to gain an in-depth understanding of South African theatre. Artists are society’s memory bank because they help us remember where we come from as a people. Sophiatown documents the Group Areas Act, which led to the separation of living spaces according to race and ethnic group, while Woza Albert highlights the restrictions that the pass laws inflicted on Black communities.

It is important for young people to watch such plays in order to have a nuanced understanding of the socio-political landscape of our country.

31/05/2026

The boys of John Ross College were privileged to welcome Rob Bentele, winner of Survivor South Africa 2019, to address our learners.

Rob shared his personal journey, speaking openly about overcoming bullying, the importance of self-improvement, and why boys should support and uplift one another rather than tear each other down. His message encouraged our boys to lead with resilience, integrity, and respect.

Thank you, Rob, for investing in the young men of JRC and for sharing such valuable life lessons. Your words left a meaningful and lasting impact.

29/05/2026

This week, we hosted our very first Girls’ Assembly and had the privilege of welcoming Snehlanla Mngadi as our guest speaker.

A former student who matriculated in 2009 and now founder of Intokazi Environmental Consultants, she shared an inspiring message with our girls about confidence, perseverance, and the importance of education.

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Location

Richards Bay

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Website

http://www.johnrosscollege.co.za/

Address

Saligna Road
Richards Bay
3900

Opening Hours

Monday	07:00 - 15:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 15:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 15:00
Thursday	07:00 - 15:00
Friday	07:00 - 15:00