Public combined school · Umbilo, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 28 | 26 | 92.9% |
| 2025 | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411125.
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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Life Sciences | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 19 | 14 | 73.7% |
| Geography | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| History | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.