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Durban High School
Musgrave, KwaZulu-Natal
Durban High School is a public high school in Musgrave, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 097 learners and 75 educators, about 14.6 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, 98.6% of its 215 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.6% of the school's 215 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 169 | 165 | 97.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 166 | 158 | 95.2% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 215 | 212 | 98.6% | 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) | 1 097 |
| Educators (2025) | 75 |
| Learners per educator | 14.6 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 96 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500125356 |
| Exam centre number | 5411215 |
Address and location
| Street address | 255 St Thomas Musgrave Road,musgrave,durban,4062 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 50001,musgrave,4062 |
| Town | Musgrave |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Ethusini |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500031 |
| 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 High School
Is Durban High School a public or private school?
Durban High School is a public high school.
Does Durban 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 High School's matric pass rate?
98.6% of its 215 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 97.6%, 2024 95.2%.
How many learners are at Durban High School?
1 097 learners and 75 educators (about 14.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Durban High School?
Its EMIS number is 500125356. Its exam centre number is 5411215.
Where is Durban High School?
255 St Thomas Musgrave Road,musgrave,durban,4062. It is in Musgrave, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 277 1500.
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