Durban Girls’ College stands both as a landmark on Durban’s Berea and as a benchmark for excellence in education.

The fine buildings and extensive grounds offer sweeping views of the Durban beachfront and the Indian Ocean. Home for 810 girls from reception year to Grade 12, the school succeeds in creating a warm and caring foundation which instills in the pupils a life-long love of learning and a redoubtable work ethic. The career paths of Old Girls are testimony to the preparation for life which College provides.

The school upholds the abiding values of integrity, accountability, good manners, consideration for others, community service and pride in the traditions of the school. To this we add discipline, Christian instruction, a wide variety of subjects and co-curricular opportunities, and world-class facilities. The result is a fine school, well known for its cohesive school spirit.

Established in 1877, Durban Girls’ College is a school which has stood the test of time.

The heartbeat of College…

• Our passion is a liberating, transforming, all-round education.
• Our commitment is to our girls and their parents.
• Our focus is on the individual.
• Our edge is our committed staff, our magnificent facilities, our relevant curriculum and our many artistic, cultural and sporting opportunities.
• Our success is evident in our results, our school spirit, our work ethic and in the integrity and achievements of our Old Girls.

• Pre-Primary
• Primary
• Secondary

• General Education and Training (GETC)
• National Senior Certificate (IEB)