Public combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Emgeni North circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Durban North College, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Umlazi district, Durban North College is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
Durban North College entered 62 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.2% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62 | 62 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 78 | 76 | 97.4% |
| 2025 | 62 | 59 | 95.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411216.
That year, Durban North College offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 42 | 34 | 81.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 36 | 36 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 24 | 23 | 95.8% |
| Life Sciences | 22 | 21 | 95.5% |
| Accounting | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 37 | 33 | 89.2% |
| Geography | 47 | 47 | 100.0% |
| History | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Durban North College 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 North College specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.