Public secondary school · Bluff, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Kwakangela circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 97 | 96 | 99.0% |
| 2024 | 78 | 77 | 98.7% |
| 2025 | 110 | 107 | 97.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411212.
That year, Durban Academy offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 33 | 32 | 97.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 45 | 45 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 24 | 23 | 95.8% |
| Life Sciences | 43 | 39 | 90.7% |
| Accounting | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 35 | 35 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| History | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.