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Darun Na'im Academy

Private combined school · Wynberg, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (2 circuit)

In Wynberg, City Of Cape Town, Darun Na'im Academy operates as a private combined school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.2%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Darun Na'im Academy: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Darun Na'im Academy is a private combined school serving families in and around Wynberg, City Of Cape Town. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

119
Learners
18
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Darun Na'im Academy sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 26 matric candidates from Darun Na'im Academy sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.2% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232727100.0%
20241818100.0%
2025262596.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Darun Na'im Academy reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics99100.0%
Mathematical Literacy99100.0%
Physical Sciences66100.0%
Life Sciences1111100.0%
Business Studies88100.0%
Geography77100.0%
History99100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Darun Na'im Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Darun Na'im Academy's 119; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Darun Na'im Academy's 96.2%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Darun Na'im Academy's 119; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Darun Na'im Academy, 1,754 compared with 119; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Darun Na'im Academy, 1,690 compared with 119; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Darun Na'im Academy, 1,646 compared with 119; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Darun Na'im Academy's 96.2%.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Darun Na'im Academy.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Darun Na'im Academy's 119, and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Darun Na'im Academy's 96.2%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Darun Na'im Academy's 119; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Darun Na'im Academy's 96.2%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Darun Na'im Academy, 1,977 compared with 119; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Darun Na'im Academy's 119; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Darun Na'im Academy, 1,970 compared with 119; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
15 Mars Road Wynberg 7800
Postal
15 Mars Road Wynberg Unknown 7800
Telephone
021 761 5331
Website
darun-naim.co.za
EMIS number
100000030

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Darun Na'im Academy?
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 Darun Na'im Academy directly, on 021 761 5331, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Darun Na'im Academy?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Darun Na'im Academy the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Darun Na'im Academy's matric pass rate of 96.2% is lower than MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Darun Na'im Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Darun Na'im Academy?
Darun Na'im Academy reported 119 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Darun Na'im Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Darun Na'im Academy sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Darun Na'im Academy's matric results like?
Darun Na'im Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.2%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Darun Na'im Academy a public or private school?
Darun Na'im Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Darun Na'im Academy?
You can call 021 761 5331. It is located at 15 Mars Road Wynberg 7800.
Related

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