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Durban Secondary and Fet Academy

SecondaryIndependentNSC Exams EMIS: 500448218

Durban Central, Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal

154
Learners
11:1
Learners per educator
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Durban Secondary and Fet Academy?

Durban Secondary and Fet Academy is an independent secondary school in Durban Central, within the Umlazi education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a small school with 154 enrolled learners and 14 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education. EMIS classifies the location as to be updated.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Independent school

Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.

Small school

This school has 154 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Durban Secondary and Fet Academy?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 42% of similar schools

(Independent Secondary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

NSC Matric Results

2023
66.7%
20/30 passed
2024
73.9%
17/23 passed
2025
41.2%
7/17 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202366.7%
202473.9%
202541.2%
Pass rate distribution — UNKNOWN schools in KwaZulu-Natal (2025)35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 95% Durban Secondary and Fet Academy: 41.2%Portshepstone International High School: 41.7%Wesbury College of Science: 82.6%St Barnabas Independent School: 83.3%Nomaswazi High School: 90.6%Birdsview Academy: 91.3%Islamic Dawah College: 91.7%Chistlehurst Academics and Arts: 92.3%Ihsaan Boys College: 94.7%Mariannhill Secondary Independent School: 97.1%Inanda Seminary Secondary School: 100.0%Masakhane Girls' Secondary School: 100.0%Maritzburg Muslim School for Girls: 100.0%Oakridge College: 100.0%Ihsaan Girls College: 100.0%Harvest Combined School: 100.0%Inkamana Secondary School: 100.0%This school: 41.2% This school

41.2% pass rate in 2025 — 0 UNKNOWN schools in KwaZulu-Natal scored lower, 16 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for UNKNOWN schools in KwaZulu-Natal in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Durban Secondary and Fet Academy (this school)41.2%
Portshepstone International High School41.7%
Wesbury College of Science82.6%
St Barnabas Independent School83.3%
Nomaswazi High School90.6%
Birdsview Academy91.3%
Islamic Dawah College91.7%
Chistlehurst Academics and Arts92.3%
Ihsaan Boys College94.7%
Mariannhill Secondary Independent School97.1%
Inanda Seminary Secondary School100.0%
Masakhane Girls' Secondary School100.0%
Maritzburg Muslim School for Girls100.0%
Oakridge College100.0%
Ihsaan Girls College100.0%
Harvest Combined School100.0%
Inkamana Secondary School100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

23 Dorothy Nyembe St Durban Central Durban 4001
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Durban CBD0.8 km
Westville8.8 km
Pinetown15.3 km
Umhlanga16.1 km
Amanzimtoti25.2 km
Ballito40.1 km

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What other schools are near Durban Secondary and Fet Academy?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Islamic Dawah College
SecondaryIndependent
117 learners 7 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 18% of similar schools

106 Bertha Mkhize Street · 0.2km away
Anjuman Islam Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
634 learners 25 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 44% of similar schools

Umlazi · 0.4km away
Al Azhar School of Durban
CombinedIndependent
383 learners 32 educators 12:1

Fewer learners per educator than 45% of similar schools

Lct Centre · 0.5km away
Durban Girls Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,208 learners 43 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 19% of similar schools

Greyville · 0.6km away
St James College
SecondaryIndependent
153 learners 14 educators 11:1

Fewer learners per educator than 45% of similar schools

Provincial House · 0.6km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other secondary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (independent).

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Durban Secondary and Fet Academy.

Islamic Dawah College
SecondaryIndependent
117 learners 7 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 18% of similar schools

106 Bertha Mkhize Street
St James College
SecondaryIndependent
153 learners 14 educators 11:1

Fewer learners per educator than 45% of similar schools

Provincial House
Durban Commercial College
SecondaryIndependent
49 learners 9 educators 5:1

Fewer learners per educator than 80% of similar schools

Umlazi

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.