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Durban Girls' High School

Public secondary school · Glenwood, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

Durban Girls' High School is a public secondary school based in Glenwood. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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Durban Girls' High School

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

In Glenwood, Durban Girls' High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,190
Learners
71
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Durban Girls' High School 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 Girls' High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 243 matric candidates from Durban Girls' High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023216216100.0%
2024208208100.0%
2025243243100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411110.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Durban Girls' High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14514197.2%
Mathematical Literacy6464100.0%
Physical Sciences9090100.0%
Life Sciences200200100.0%
Accounting4646100.0%
Business Studies7373100.0%
Geography5757100.0%
History5757100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Durban Girls' High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Durban Girls' High School's 1,190; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Durban Girls' High School's 100%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Durban Girls' High School's 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban Girls' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Girls' High School, 1,912 compared with 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban Girls' High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Girls' High School, 1,897 compared with 1,190, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Girls' High School, 1,887 compared with 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban Girls' High School; 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
495 Manning Road, Glenwood, Durban, 4013
Postal
P.o.box 14, Dalbridge, 4013
Telephone
031 274 2700
Website
dghs.co.za
Email
admin@dghs.co.za
EMIS number
500125245

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Durban Girls' 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 Durban Girls' High School directly, on 031 274 2700 or by email at info@dghs.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Durban Girls' High School?
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 Girls' High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Durban Girls' High School's 100% 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 Girls' High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Durban Girls' High School?
Durban Girls' High School reported 1,190 learners and 71 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Girls' High School?
Yes, Durban Girls' 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 Durban Girls' High School's matric results like?
Durban Girls' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Durban Girls' High School a public or private school?
Durban Girls' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Durban Girls' High School?
You can call 031 274 2700 or email info@dghs.co.za. It is located at 495 Manning Road, Glenwood, Durban, 4013.