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Durban Academy

Public secondary school · Bluff, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Kwakangela circuit)

Durban Academy is a public secondary school based in Bluff. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.3%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Durban Academy, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Bluff, Durban Academy operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

747
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Durban Academy is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Durban Academy specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 110 matric candidates from Durban Academy sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023979699.0%
2024787798.7%
202511010797.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411212.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Durban Academy offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics333297.0%
Mathematical Literacy4545100.0%
Physical Sciences242395.8%
Life Sciences433990.7%
Accounting1616100.0%
Business Studies3535100.0%
Geography2626100.0%
History1919100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Durban Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Durban Academy's 747; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Durban Academy's 97.3%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Durban Academy's 747; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Academy, 1,912 compared with 747; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Academy, 1,897 compared with 747, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Academy, 1,887 compared with 747; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bluff And Shipman Place Street, Bluff, Durban, 4036
Postal
P.o.box 21042, Bluff, 4036
Telephone
031 466 1323
Email
admin@dbnacademy.co.za
EMIS number
500121656

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Durban 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 Durban Academy directly, on 031 466 1323 or by email at admin@dbnacademy.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Durban Academy?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Durban Academy the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Durban Academy's 97.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Durban Academy?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Durban Academy?
Durban Academy reported 747 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Durban Academy?
Yes, Durban Academy 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 Durban Academy's matric results like?
Durban Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99% since 2023.
Is Durban Academy a public or private school?
Durban Academy is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Durban Academy?
You can call 031 466 1323 or email admin@dbnacademy.co.za. It is located at Bluff And Shipman Place Street, Bluff, Durban, 4036.