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Darling High School

Public secondary school · Darling, Darling, Western Cape · West Coast district (1 circuit)

In Darling, Darling High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 350 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Darling High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Darling High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Darling.

350
Learners
10
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging school, Darling High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Darling High School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

West Coast district

5 other schools in West Coast district, for comparison against Darling High School.

  • Liebenberg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Darling High School, 1,897 compared with 350; is a public primary school, a different phase than Darling High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Darling High School, 1,816 compared with 350; is a public primary school, a different phase than Darling High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Darling High School's 350; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Darling High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,753 learners against Darling High School's 350; is a public primary school, a different phase than Darling High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,648 learners against Darling High School's 350; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Darling High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Darling

Zooming into Darling, here are 3 other schools to compare against Darling High School.

  • Vooruitsig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Darling High School, 1,290 compared with 350; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Darling High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Darling Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 525 learners against Darling High School's 350; is a public primary school, a different phase than Darling High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Darling College teaches fewer learners than Darling High School, 127 compared with 350, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Darling High School for 2027

Darling High School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
10 Kalkoentjie Street 7345
Postal
10 Kalkoentjie Street Unknown Unknown 7345
Telephone
99
EMIS number
100000870

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Darling High School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Darling High School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Darling High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Darling High School the best school in Darling?
No matric pass rate is on record for Darling High School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Darling besides Darling High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Darling, including Vooruitsig PrimﾊRe Skool.
How big are the classes at Darling High School?
Darling High School reported 350 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Darling High School?
Yes, Darling High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Darling High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Darling High School.
Is Darling High School a public or private school?
Darling High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Darling High School?
You can call 99. It is located at 10 Kalkoentjie Street 7345.
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