Darling High School

Darling, Western Cape · West Coast

Public Secondary School 99

About Darling High School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Darling High School is classified as a 99 school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.

Fee Status

Darling High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Darling High School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Darling High School reported a total enrollment of 350 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Darling High School is situated in Darling (Darling), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Swartland local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: 10 Kalkoentjie Street 7345. For postal correspondence, use: 10 Kalkoentjie Street Unknown Unknown 7345.

Curriculum & Academics

Darling High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Darling High School was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Darling High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

10 Kalkoentjie Street 7345

Darling, Western Cape

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Postal

10 Kalkoentjie Street Unknown Unknown 7345

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 350
Educators 10

Learner:Educator Ratio

35:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
Quintile99
FocusSecondary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictWest Coast

EMIS Number

100000870

Department of Basic Education

Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.