Port Natal Skool
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Port Natal Skool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Port Natal Skool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Port Natal Skool 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
Port Natal Skool 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, Port Natal Skool reported a total enrollment of 731 learners with a teaching staff of 44 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Port Natal Skool is situated in Umbilo, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Ethusini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 14 Dirk Uys Street, Umbilo, Durban, 4013. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X9, Congella, 4013.
Curriculum & Academics
Port Natal Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Port Natal Skool was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt other.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Port Natal Skool 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
Address
14 Dirk Uys Street, Umbilo, Durban, 4013
Postal
Private Bag X9, Congella, 4013
Phone
+27 31 205 6369Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500251008
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.