Public secondary school · Darnall, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Phambela circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Darnall Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Darnall Secondary School is a public secondary school in Darnall. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
Darnall Secondary School entered 71 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.3% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60 | 46 | 76.7% |
| 2024 | 59 | 44 | 74.6% |
| 2025 | 71 | 62 | 87.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413103.
Darnall Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 17 | 9 | 52.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 42 | 35 | 83.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 13 | 8 | 61.5% |
| Life Sciences | 29 | 23 | 79.3% |
| Accounting | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Business Studies | 12 | 9 | 75.0% |
| Economics | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| Geography | 47 | 38 | 80.9% |
| History | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 41 | 41 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Darnall Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.