Compare International Schools in Durban, South Africa

Crawford International La Lucia is a multi‑phase day school in La Lucia, Durban, located at 79 Armstrong Avenue and operating Pre‑Primary (Grade 0000–0), Preparatory (Grades 1–7) and College (Grades 8–12) phases. The Preparatory is published as an authorised International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP); the school also states that across phases learners follow the South African National Curriculum (CAPS) and that the College prepares students for IEB examinations. The IB directory lists English and Afrikaans as languages of instruction; the school publishes additional language provision including Afrikaans, isiZulu and French and offers additional English for foreign students, while the library holds non‑mother‑tongue resources such as German and Japanese. Published facilities include specialist art, dance and drama studios, a computer and technology centre (LMS Toddle), a learning‑support centre, library, science laboratory and music practice rooms, a campus conservancy and extensive sports facilities (three cricket fields, astroturf, five tennis/netball courts, an Olympic‑size pool and a 25 m heated training pool). The school notes a transition away from the IB in Pre‑Primary and Preparatory beginning January 2027 as published on its site.

Hilton College is a boys-only, full-boarding secondary school located in Hilton (Durban), South Africa. The school offers dual academic pathways: the South African IEB (National Senior Certificate) and an international British pathway (Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel A Levels), including a two‑year A‑Level option for senior pupils; the site describes the A‑Level pathway as Africa's only full‑boarding school offering that two‑year British qualification. Hilton serves pupils through the secondary grades (references to Grades 8–12 are published) with English as the language of instruction; other languages taught include Afrikaans, French, isiZulu and German (the latter as a second‑additional language or via a partner). Notable facilities cited on the school website include a 1,600‑hectare estate incorporating a proclaimed 650‑hectare nature reserve, a performance and wellness centre, and a dedicated music centre. The school also highlights an elective programme for younger secondary grades and an emphasis on outdoor education that uses the estate and reserve as a learning resource.

Michaelhouse is an Anglican independent senior school for boys located in the Balgowan valley in the KwaZulu‑Natal Midlands (R103, Balgowan, 3275). The school is a full‑boarding, all‑boys institution serving Grade 8 to Grade 12 and operates with a fully resident teaching staff. Academically Michaelhouse follows the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) curriculum leading to the National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and provides structured learning support; class sizes and an integrated middle‑school programme are described on the academics pages. English is the language of instruction and the school lists Afrikaans, isiZulu (including conversational isiZulu) and French among taught languages. Campus facilities noted by the school include a chapel, ten boarding houses around interlinked quadrangles, a sanatorium, a High Performance Centre and extensive sports infrastructure (multiple pitches, astroturfs, pools, gym and an aquatics centre), a performing‑arts theatre and an on‑site nature reserve. Michaelhouse emphasises a fully residential, participation‑based programme combining academic, sporting, cultural and pastoral life.

Reddam House Ballito is a co‑educational, non‑denominational independent school on the Dolphin Coast at Ballito, KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa. It operates an Early Learning School (ages 1–6, Stage 1–5) that uses an emergent, Reggio Emilia–inspired approach in purpose‑built classrooms, and a Preparatory and College offering from Grade 1 to Grade 12 that is affiliated with the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) for the National Senior Certificate. English is used as the main language in school programmes; the school also offers additional language options (for example Afrikaans, isiZulu and French are recorded in recent subject and matric results). Notable campus facilities published by the school include an Olympic‑sized water‑polo pool, a 500‑seat theatre, a café, multi‑purpose centre, new Early Learning building with 16 Reggio‑inspired classrooms and several playgrounds. The school describes its curriculum balance around academic, sporting and performing/creative arts pillars and its membership of the Inspired Education group.

Reddam House Umhlanga is a private, co-educational school located on the outskirts of Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, offering an Early Learning School, Preparatory School and an IEB College for learners from 1 year old through Grade 12. The school follows a bespoke curriculum framework: the College prepares learners for the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate and the school also offers Advanced Placement (AP) subjects (AP Mathematics and AP English). The Early Learning School is explicitly Reggio Emilia–inspired. English is the language of instruction; the school's published material and results show provision in languages such as Afrikaans (First Additional Language), isiZulu and options including French as a foreign language. Reddam House Umhlanga operates both day and boutique-style boarding (weekly, termly and flexible), is set on about 17 hectares and publishes a range of facilities including an amphitheatre, media/AV and IT centres, design and technology studios, music/art/drama rooms, a heated swimming pool, extensive sports grounds, tennis/netball courts and a performing-arts auditorium. The programme emphasises academic, performing-arts and sports offerings alongside pastoral care and critical-thinking skills.

Star College Durban is an independent, English‑medium school in Westville, Durban, offering Grade RR through Grade 12. The school states that it follows the curriculum of the South African Department of Education and emphasises academic strength, particularly in Mathematics, Science and Computer Technology. Instruction is in English for all subjects other than additional languages; the website indicates that additional languages are taught but does not list which languages. Star College describes smaller class sizes and personalised attention from educators, and highlights participation in national and international mathematics, science and computer Olympiads as part of its academic programme. The school presents a values‑based ethos and a mission focused on preparing learners for further study and international competition. The school website does not provide detailed information about its physical facilities.