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Durban Girls Secondary School

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

Welcome to Durban Girls Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Greyville. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.6% pass rate.

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Durban Girls Secondary School is a public secondary school in Greyville. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,208
Learners
43
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Durban Girls Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Durban Girls Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 189 learners from Durban Girls Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317114685.4%
202419117792.7%
202518917592.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411214.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Durban Girls Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics965557.3%
Mathematical Literacy968992.7%
Physical Sciences443579.5%
Life Sciences1079790.7%
Accounting302480.0%
Business Studies3030100.0%
Economics3030100.0%
Geography107107100.0%
History9090100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Durban Girls Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Girls Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 1,208; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Durban Girls Secondary School's 92.6%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Girls Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 1,208; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban Girls Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Durban Girls Secondary School's 1,208; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban Girls Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Durban Girls Secondary School's 1,208, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Durban Girls Secondary School's 1,208; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban Girls Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3331 Dartnell Crescent, Greyville, Durban, 4023
Postal
P.o.box 47670, Greyville, 4023
Telephone
031 309 3925
Website
durbangirlssec.co.za
Email
admin@durbangirlssec.co.za
EMIS number
500125282

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Durban Girls Secondary 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 Secondary School directly, on 031 309 3925 or by email at principal@dgss.org.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Durban Girls Secondary School?
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Durban Girls Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Durban Girls Secondary School's 92.6% 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 Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Durban Girls Secondary School?
Durban Girls Secondary School reported 1,208 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Secondary School?
Yes, Durban Girls Secondary 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 Secondary School's matric results like?
Durban Girls Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.6%, in 2025. That's up from 85.4% in 2023.
Is Durban Girls Secondary School a public or private school?
Durban Girls Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Durban Girls Secondary School?
You can call 031 309 3925 or email principal@dgss.org.za. It is located at 3331 Dartnell Crescent, Greyville, Durban, 4023.