Darling High School
Darling, Western Cape · West Coast
About Darling High School
Darling High School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Darling area of Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the West Coast education district. For the 2025 academic year, 350 learners were enrolled, taught by 10 educators at a ratio of 35:1.
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
Address
10 Kalkoentjie Street 7345
Darling, Western Cape
Postal
10 Kalkoentjie Street Unknown Unknown 7345
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000870
Department of Basic Education
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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.