Best high schools in Durban by matric results (2025)

7 schools in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal had matric candidates in 2025. Together 1 082 learners wrote and 96.5% passed, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal.

#	School	Wrote	Pass rate	2023–25
1	Isibonelo High School Public	159	99.4%	97.7%
2	Inhlakanipho High School Public	146	98.6%	98.4%
3	Adams College Public	251	97.2%	97.5%
4	Igugulabasha High School Public	96	95.8%	95.3%
5	Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School Public	187	95.2%	90.0%
6	Lakehaven Secondary School Public	105	94.3%	90.4%
7	Zwelihle Senior Secondary School Public	138	93.5%	89.1%

Ranked by the 2025 NSC pass rate (candidates who passed ÷ candidates who wrote), then the combined 2023–2025 pass rate. Rankings leave out schools with fewer than 20 candidates so very small classes don't dominate. Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. A pass rate doesn't show bachelor passes, subject choices or learners who left before Grade 12, so visit schools before choosing.