Durban High School, Musgrave
As the city’s oldest school, Durban High has upheld its ‘Heritage of Excellence’ for more than 150 years, preparing DHS’s boys for their future and providing them with a well-rounded education that encompasses everything from academic to sporting and cultural excellence. Thanks to their world-class facilities – which includes an award-winning media centre, an iPad learning centre, a theatre and an indoor cricket centre – learners get the best possible chance to fulfill their potential. Blackmore House, the school’s boarding facility, is located on the school grounds and is home to up to 130 residents.
Durban University of Technology, Musgrave
As a member of the International Association of Universities and the Commonwealth Universities, DUT is proud to offer student-centered education in tandem with longstanding partnerships with leading universities all over the world. Featuring 65 academic courses (all aimed at ensuring maximum employability for students) at their 5 campuses in Durban and 2 campuses in the Midlands, DUT has 6 faculties: Accounting and Informatics, Applied Sciences, Arts & Design, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences and Management Sciences.
Clifton School, Morningside
At Clifton, each and every boy is encouraged to participate in the various areas of school life and to reach his full potential. And apart from a firm academic foundation, the excellent cricket, hockey, rugby and football facilities ensure that learners can compete and excel at the highest levels. In terms of values, Clifton is committed to a Christian ethos, underpinned by healthy competition, participation, discovery, compassion, courage and humility. Diversity, respect and courtesy towards all are part and parcel of what is taught here.
DPHS, Morningside
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Durban Prep is not just known for its wonderful tradition of exceptional education, but the wide range of facilities and excellent teachers on offer make it a seriously good choice for boys in this area. Priding themselves on a down-to-earth yet professional approach, teachers share a belief in balance: in sportsmanship, academics, cultural pursuits, cross-cultural understanding, leadership and the challenges that life may present.
Durban Girls’ College, Essenwood
Originally founded in 1877 as the “Durban Young Ladies’ Collegiate Institution”, DGC is to this day a testimony to the spirit of excellence that has been a golden thread throughout the decades. Built on a foundation of tradition, innovation, diversity and excellence, the school comprises spacious campus with superior sporting facilities and equipment. Embracing the latest and best new trends in education policy, curriculum development and teaching methods, every learner is assured of the best possible schooling at DGC.
Maris Stella School, Essenwood
At the heart of Maris Stella’s ethos lies a community of teachers and parents who embrace every learner’s uniqueness and endeavours to provide a holistic education based on excellence – academically, morally, spiritually as well as physically. The happy and caring environment nurtures each learner – from Grade 000 to Grade 12 – and every girl is instilled with invaluable life skills, knowledge and values, confidence, self-respect, loyalty and tolerance.
