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Port Natal Skool

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 500251008

Umbilo, Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal

731
Learners
17:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Port Natal Skool?

Port Natal Skool is a public combined school in Umbilo, within the Umlazi education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 731 enrolled learners and 44 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

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

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Combined school

Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Port Natal Skool?

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 78% of similar schools

(Q5 Combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

NSC Matric Results

2023
100.0%
24/24 passed
2024
92.9%
26/28 passed
2025
100.0%
21/21 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
2023100.0%
202492.9%
2025100.0%
Pass rate distribution — Q5 schools in KwaZulu-Natal (2025)80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 95% Panorama Combined School: 86.1%Hoërskool Suid Natal: 92.2%Mandini Academy: 94.6%Hoërskool Amajuba High School: 94.9%Durban North College: 95.2%Werda Skool: 95.2%Hope High School: 95.5%Seatides Combined School: 97.6%Kuswag Skool: 100.0%Port Natal Skool: 100.0%This school: 100.0% This school

100.0% pass rate in 2025 — 8 Q5 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 Q5 schools in KwaZulu-Natal in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Panorama Combined School86.1%
Hoërskool Suid Natal92.2%
Mandini Academy94.6%
Hoërskool Amajuba High School94.9%
Durban North College95.2%
Werda Skool95.2%
Hope High School95.5%
Seatides Combined School97.6%
Kuswag Skool100.0%
Port Natal Skool (this school)100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

14 Dirk Uys Street,Umbilo,Durban,4013
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Durban CBD4.7 km
Westville7.6 km
Pinetown13.5 km
Umhlanga20.2 km
Amanzimtoti21.1 km
Ballito44.2 km

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What other schools are near Port Natal Skool?

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

Durban Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
649 learners 42 educators 16:1

Fewer learners per educator than 93% of similar schools

Umbilo · 0.2km away
Carrington Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
698 learners 22 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools

Umbilo · 0.5km away
Glenmore Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
618 learners 28 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 58% of similar schools

Glenmore · 0.7km away
Penzance Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,088 learners 62 educators 18:1

Fewer learners per educator than 82% of similar schools

Umbilo · 0.9km away
Holy Family College
CombinedIndependent
150 learners 18 educators 8:1

Fewer learners per educator than 73% of similar schools

Umbilo · 0.9km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 5.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Port Natal Skool.

Werda Skool
CombinedPublicQ5
609 learners 36 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 67% of similar schools

Hillary
Durban North College
CombinedPublicQ5
669 learners 44 educators 15:1

Fewer learners per educator than 100% of similar schools

Umlazi
Kuswag Skool
CombinedPublicQ5
773 learners 48 educators 16:1

Fewer learners per educator than 89% 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.