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Durban Preparatory High School

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

Welcome to Durban Preparatory High School, a public secondary school serving Morningside. It currently teaches around 617 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Durban Preparatory High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Durban Preparatory High School is a public secondary school in Morningside. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

617
Learners
49
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 Preparatory High 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 Preparatory High School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Durban Preparatory High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Preparatory High School, 2,782 compared with 617; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Durban Preparatory High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Preparatory High School, 1,964 compared with 617; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban Preparatory High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Durban Preparatory High School's 617; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban Preparatory High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Durban Preparatory High School's 617, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Durban Preparatory High School's 617; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durban Preparatory High 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
99 Gordon Road, Morningside, Durban, 4001
Postal
Post Office, Durban, 4001
Telephone
031 312 2154
Website
dphs.co.za
Email
mailbox@dphs.co.za
EMIS number
500125393

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Durban Preparatory 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 Preparatory High School directly, on 031 312 2154 or by email at denise@dphs.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Durban Preparatory High 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 Preparatory High School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Durban Preparatory High School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Durban Preparatory High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Durban Preparatory High School?
Durban Preparatory High School reported 617 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Preparatory High School?
Yes, Durban Preparatory 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 Preparatory High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Durban Preparatory High School.
Is Durban Preparatory High School a public or private school?
Durban Preparatory High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Durban Preparatory High School?
You can call 031 312 2154 or email denise@dphs.co.za. It is located at 99 Gordon Road, Morningside, Durban, 4001.