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Durbanville High School

Public secondary school · Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Durbanville High School, a public secondary school serving Durbanville, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

Durbanville High School is a public secondary school in Durbanville, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,535
Learners
71
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, Durbanville 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 Durbanville High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 300 matric candidates from Durbanville High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023234234100.0%
2024245245100.0%
2025300300100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Durbanville High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13313299.2%
Mathematical Literacy11211098.2%
Physical Sciences8585100.0%
Life Sciences11510893.9%
Accounting5555100.0%
Economics484797.9%
Geography929198.9%
History282796.4%
English First Additional Language210210100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro North district with Durbanville High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School sits in roughly the same size range as Durbanville High School, at 2,089 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Durbanville High School's 100%).
  • Table View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Durbanville High School, at 1,977 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durbanville High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Durbanville High School, with 1,970 learners against 1,535; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durbanville High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Durbanville High School, at 1,837 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Durbanville High School's 100%.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Durbanville High School, at 1,726 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Durbanville High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School sits in roughly the same size range as Durbanville High School, at 2,089 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Durbanville High School's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to Durbanville High School, with 2,037 learners against 1,535; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Durbanville High School's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Durbanville High School, at 1,977 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durbanville High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Durbanville High School, with 1,970 learners against 1,535; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durbanville High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Durbanville High School, with 1,970 learners against 1,535; is a public primary school, a different phase than Durbanville High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Durbanville High School for 2027

Durbanville High School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Langenhoven En Saviour Straat Durbanville 7550
Postal
Posbus 417 Durbanville Unknown 7551
Telephone
021 976 3188
Website
durbanvillehs.co.za
EMIS number
101310227

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Durbanville 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 Durbanville High School directly, on 021 976 3188, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Durbanville 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 Durbanville High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Durbanville High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Durbanville High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Durbanville High School?
Durbanville High School reported 1,535 learners and 71 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Durbanville High School?
Yes, Durbanville 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 Durbanville High School's matric results like?
Durbanville High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Durbanville High School a public or private school?
Durbanville High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Durbanville High School?
You can call 021 976 3188. It is located at Langenhoven En Saviour Straat Durbanville 7550.
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