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Durban Secondary And Fet Academy

Private secondary school · Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

Durban Secondary And Fet Academy is a private secondary school in Durban Central. Its last matric group achieved a 41.2% pass rate.

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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.

154
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023302066.7%
2024231773.9%
202517741.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411253.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8337.5%
Mathematical Literacy151493.3%
Life Sciences181372.2%
Accounting2150.0%
Business Studies211676.2%
Economics2150.0%
Geography201785.0%
History3266.7%
English First Additional Language55100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Durban Secondary And Fet Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Durban Secondary And Fet Academy's 154; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.2% against Durban Secondary And Fet Academy's 41.2%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Durban Secondary And Fet Academy's 154; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Secondary And Fet Academy, 1,912 compared with 154; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Secondary And Fet Academy, 1,897 compared with 154; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Secondary And Fet Academy, 1,887 compared with 154; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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
23 Dorothy Nyembe St Durban Central Durban 4001
Telephone
031 301 9457
Email
durbanmatric@mweb.co.za
EMIS number
500448218

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Durban Secondary And Fet Academy?
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 Secondary And Fet Academy directly, on 031 301 9457 or by email at durbanmatric@mweb.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Durban Secondary And Fet Academy?
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 Secondary And Fet Academy the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Durban Secondary And Fet Academy's matric pass rate of 41.2% is lower than OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL's 86.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Durban Secondary And Fet Academy?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Durban Secondary And Fet Academy?
Durban Secondary And Fet Academy reported 154 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Secondary And Fet Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Durban Secondary And Fet Academy sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Durban Secondary And Fet Academy's matric results like?
Durban Secondary And Fet Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 41.2%, in 2025. That's down from 66.7% in 2023.
Is Durban Secondary And Fet Academy a public or private school?
Durban Secondary And Fet Academy is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Durban Secondary And Fet Academy?
You can call 031 301 9457 or email durbanmatric@mweb.co.za. It is located at 23 Dorothy Nyembe St Durban Central Durban 4001.