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Port Natal School

Public combined school · Umbilo, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

Port Natal School is a public combined school in Umbilo. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Port Natal School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Umbilo, Port Natal School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

731
Learners
44
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Port Natal School 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 Port Natal School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 21 matric candidates from Port Natal School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232424100.0%
2024282692.9%
20252121100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411125.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Port Natal School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8450.0%
Mathematical Literacy2020100.0%
Physical Sciences3266.7%
Life Sciences77100.0%
Business Studies191473.7%
Geography22100.0%
History1111100.0%
English First Additional Language2828100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Port Natal School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Port Natal School's 731; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Port Natal School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Port Natal School's 100%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Port Natal School's 731; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Natal School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Port Natal School, 1,912 compared with 731; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Natal School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Port Natal School, 1,897 compared with 731; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Port Natal School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Port Natal School, 1,887 compared with 731; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Natal School; 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
14 Dirk Uys Street, Umbilo, Durban, 4013
Postal
Private Bag X9, Congella, 4013
Telephone
031 205 6369
Website
portnatalschool.co.za
Email
info@portnatalschool.co.za
EMIS number
500251008

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Port Natal 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 Port Natal School directly, on 031 205 6369 or by email at admin@portnatalschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Port Natal School?
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 Port Natal School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Port Natal School's 100% 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 Port Natal School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Port Natal School?
Port Natal School reported 731 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Port Natal School?
Yes, Port Natal 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 Port Natal School's matric results like?
Port Natal School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Port Natal School a public or private school?
Port Natal School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Port Natal School?
You can call 031 205 6369 or email admin@portnatalschool.co.za. It is located at 14 Dirk Uys Street, Umbilo, Durban, 4013.