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Durban Academy

SecondaryPublic EMIS: 500121656

Bluff, UMLAZI, KwaZulu-Natal

747
Learners
21:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Durban Academy?

Durban Academy is a public secondary school in Bluff, within the UMLAZI education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 747 enrolled learners and 35 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1. 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. 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.

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

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 59%

(Q5 Secondary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

Matric Results

Matric results are not yet available for this school. This may be because the school writes IEB or Cambridge exams (not included in DBE reporting), is newly registered, or had no matric candidates in recent years.

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What other schools are near Durban Academy?

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

The Kenmont School 500281015
Special NeedsPublic
586 learners 54 educators 11:1
Lower L:E ratio than 49%
Fynnland · 0.2km away
Bluff Christian Academy
CombinedIndependent
192 learners 19 educators 10:1
Lower L:E ratio than 62%
Bluff · 0.2km away
Fynnland Senior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
628 learners 26 educators 24:1
Lower L:E ratio than 51%
Fynnland · 0.4km away
Bushlands Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
466 learners 18 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 41%
Bluff · 0.5km away
Marlborough Park Junior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
329 learners 14 educators 24:1
Lower L:E ratio than 53%
Bluff · 1.5km away

Which schools are similar to Durban Academy?

Secondary schools in Bluff with a similar quintile (Q5).

Grosvenor Boys' High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
503 learners 28 educators 18:1
Lower L:E ratio than 75%
Bluff

Frequently Asked Questions

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BLUFF AND SHIPMAN PLACE STREET,BLUFF,DURBAN,4036

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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.