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Durban High School

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

Durban High School is a public secondary school based in Umlazi district. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.6% pass rate.

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

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

1,097
Learners
75
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 215 learners from Durban High School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316916597.6%
202416615895.2%
202521521298.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411215.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Durban High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics868295.3%
Mathematical Literacy8181100.0%
Physical Sciences615996.7%
Life Sciences656295.4%
Accounting444397.7%
Business Studies968689.6%
Economics554989.1%
Geography363597.2%
History686494.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Durban High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Durban High School's 1,097; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Durban High School's 98.6%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Durban High School's 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban High School, 1,912 compared with 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban High School, 1,897 compared with 1,097, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban High School, 1,887 compared with 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban 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
255 St Thomas Musgrave Road, Musgrave, Durban, 4062
Postal
P.o.box 50001, Musgrave, 4062
Telephone
031 277 1500
Website
durbanhighschool.co.za
Email
info@durbanhighschool.co.za
EMIS number
500125356

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Durban 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 High School directly, on 031 277 1500 or by email at pinheiro@durbanhighschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Durban 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 High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Durban High School's 98.6% 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 High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Durban High School?
Durban High School reported 1,097 learners and 75 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 High School?
Yes, Durban 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 High School's matric results like?
Durban High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.6% since 2023.
Is Durban High School a public or private school?
Durban High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Durban High School?
You can call 031 277 1500 or email pinheiro@durbanhighschool.co.za. It is located at 255 St Thomas Musgrave Road, Musgrave, Durban, 4062.