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Durban Girls' High School
Glenwood, KwaZulu-Natal
Durban Girls' High School is a public high school in Glenwood, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 190 learners and 71 educators, about 16.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, all 243 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 243 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 216 | 216 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 208 | 208 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 243 | 243 | 100.0% | 90.6% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 190 |
| Educators (2025) | 71 |
| Learners per educator | 16.8 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 80% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500125245 |
| Exam centre number | 5411110 |
Address and location
| Street address | 495 Manning Road,glenwood,durban,4013 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 14,dalbridge,4013 |
| Town | Glenwood |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Ethusini |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500033 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Durban Girls' High School
Is Durban Girls' High School a public or private school?
Durban Girls' High School is a public high school.
Does Durban Girls' High School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Durban Girls' High School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 243 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Durban Girls' High School?
1 190 learners and 71 educators (about 16.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 80% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Durban Girls' High School?
Its EMIS number is 500125245. Its exam centre number is 5411110.
Where is Durban Girls' High School?
495 Manning Road,glenwood,durban,4013. It is in Glenwood, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 274 2700.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.