Durban Primary School
Umbilo, KwaZulu-Natal 170 m
Public combined school
Port Natal Skool
Umbilo, KwaZulu-Natal
Port Natal Skool is a public combined school in Umbilo, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 731 learners and 44 educators, about 16.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (485 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 21 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 21 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 24 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 28 | 26 | 92.9% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 21 | 21 | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 731 |
| Educators (2025) | 44 |
| Learners per educator | 16.6 (province average 29.2) Fewer learners per educator than 70% of 10 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500251008 |
| Exam centre number | 54111251 |
Address and location
| Street address | 14 Dirk Uys Street,umbilo,durban,4013 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X9,congella,4013 |
| Town | Umbilo |
| 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 Port Natal Skool
Is Port Natal Skool a public or private school?
Port Natal Skool is a public combined school.
Does Port Natal Skool 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 Port Natal Skool's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 21 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 92.9%.
How many learners are at Port Natal Skool?
731 learners and 44 educators (about 16.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 70% of 10 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Port Natal Skool?
Its EMIS number is 500251008. Its exam centre number is 54111251.
Where is Port Natal Skool?
14 Dirk Uys Street,umbilo,durban,4013. It is in Umbilo, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 205 6369.
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Holy Family College
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.