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Oakridge College

SecondaryIndependentNSC Exams EMIS: 500341769

Durban North, Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal

85
Learners
5:1
Learners per educator
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Oakridge College?

Oakridge College is an independent secondary school in Durban North, within the Umlazi education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a small school with 85 enrolled learners and 17 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 5:1. 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 85 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Oakridge College?

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 82% of similar schools

(Independent Secondary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

NSC Matric Results

2023
95.2%
20/21 passed
2024
90.9%
20/22 passed
2025
100.0%
23/23 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
202395.2%
202490.9%
2025100.0%
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: 100.0% This school

100.0% pass rate in 2025 — 10 UNKNOWN schools in KwaZulu-Natal scored lower, 0 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 Academy41.2%
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 College (this school)100.0%
Ihsaan Girls College100.0%
Harvest Combined School100.0%
Inkamana Secondary School100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

22 Mackeurian Avenue,,Durban North,4061
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Umhlanga6.7 km
Durban CBD9.6 km
Westville13 km
Pinetown18.5 km
Ballito30.8 km
Amanzimtoti34.6 km

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What other schools are near Oakridge College?

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

Northwood School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,393 learners 93 educators 15:1

Fewer learners per educator than 93% of similar schools

Durban North · 0.2km away
Virginia Preparatory School
PrimaryPublicQ5
562 learners 33 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 84% of similar schools

Umlazi · 0.8km away
Northlands Girls' High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
838 learners 57 educators 15:1

Fewer learners per educator than 94% of similar schools

Durban North · 0.9km away
Hamptons Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
340 learners 21 educators 16:1

Fewer learners per educator than 40% of similar schools

Durban North · 1km away
Northlands Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
898 learners 53 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 84% of similar schools

Durban North · 1.1km 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 Oakridge College.

St Barnabas Independent School
SecondaryIndependent
33 learners 11 educators 3:1

Fewer learners per educator than 92% of similar schools

Durban North
High Performance Academy
SecondaryIndependent
28 learners 7 educators 4:1

Fewer learners per educator than 90% of similar schools

Durban
Islamic Dawah College
SecondaryIndependent
117 learners 7 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 18% of similar schools

106 Bertha Mkhize Street

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.