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Durban North College

Public combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Emgeni North circuit)

Durban North College is a public combined school in Umlazi district. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.2% pass rate.

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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.

669
Learners
44
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20236262100.0%
2024787697.4%
2025625995.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411216.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics423481.0%
Mathematical Literacy3636100.0%
Physical Sciences242395.8%
Life Sciences222195.5%
Accounting1515100.0%
Business Studies373389.2%
Geography4747100.0%
History1818100.0%
English First Additional Language66100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Durban North College.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Durban North College's 669; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Durban North College; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Durban North College's 95.2%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Durban North College's 669; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban North College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban North College, 1,912 compared with 669; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban North College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban North College, 1,897 compared with 669; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Durban North College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban North College, 1,887 compared with 669; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban North College; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
36 Prospect Hall Road, Durban North, Durban, 4053
Postal
Private Bag X02, Hyper By The Sea, 4053
Telephone
031 564 1347
Website
durbannorthcollege.co.za
Email
info@durbannorthcollege.co.za
EMIS number
500100529

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Durban North College?
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 North College directly, on 031 564 1347 or by email at admin@durbannorthcollege.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Durban North College?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Durban North College the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Durban North College's 95.2% 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 North College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Durban North College?
Durban North College reported 669 learners and 44 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 North College?
Yes, Durban North College 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 North College's matric results like?
Durban North College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Durban North College a public or private school?
Durban North College is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Durban North College?
You can call 031 564 1347 or email admin@durbannorthcollege.co.za. It is located at 36 Prospect Hall Road, Durban North, Durban, 4053.