Private secondary school · Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Durban Secondary And Fet Academy, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Durban Central, Durban Secondary And Fet Academy is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.
Of the 17 learners from Durban Secondary And Fet Academy who wrote matric in 2025, 41.2% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 | 20 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | 23 | 17 | 73.9% |
| 2025 | 17 | 7 | 41.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411253.
That year, Durban Secondary And Fet Academy offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 15 | 14 | 93.3% |
| Life Sciences | 18 | 13 | 72.2% |
| Accounting | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Business Studies | 21 | 16 | 76.2% |
| Economics | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Geography | 20 | 17 | 85.0% |
| History | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Durban Secondary And Fet Academy is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Durban Secondary And Fet Academy directly for the current fee schedule.