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Durban Secondary and Fet Academy
Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Durban Secondary and Fet Academy is a private high school in Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 154 learners and 14 educators, about 11 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for private high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (168 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 41.2% of its 17 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
41.2% of the school's 17 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 | 20 | 66.7% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 23 | 17 | 73.9% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 17 | 7 | 41.2% | 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 | Private high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Learners (2025) | 154 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 11 (province average 12) Fewer learners per educator than 41% of 41 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500448218 |
| Exam centre number | 5411253 |
Address and location
| Street address | 23 Dorothy Nyembe St Durban Central Durban 4001 |
|---|---|
| Town | Durban Central |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Ethusini |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500028 |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Durban Secondary and Fet Academy
Is Durban Secondary and Fet Academy a public or private school?
Durban Secondary and Fet Academy is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Durban Secondary and Fet Academy?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Durban Secondary and Fet Academy's matric pass rate?
41.2% of its 17 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 66.7%, 2024 73.9%.
How many learners are at Durban Secondary and Fet Academy?
154 learners and 14 educators (about 11 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 41% of 41 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Durban Secondary and Fet Academy?
Its EMIS number is 500448218. Its exam centre number is 5411253.
Where is Durban Secondary and Fet Academy?
23 Dorothy Nyembe St Durban Central Durban 4001. It is in Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 301 9457.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.