Durban Girls’ College

March 10, 2025

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Founded in 1877, Durban Girls’ College stands as a beacon of world-class education in South Africa. With a distinguished reputation for excellence in academics, culture, and sport, DGC has shaped generations of confident, values-driven young women who have gone on to make meaningful contributions in all spheres of society.

As an independent Christian school, DGC offers education from Grade 00 to Grade 12, with the added benefit of weekly boarding available from Grade 7

Durban Girls’ College vision

DGC’s vision is to develop significant young women who embody the values of integrity, courage, agility, respect, and empathy through a holistic globally relevant education. We inspire pupils to realise their potential through a dynamic educational experience built on tradition, innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. The pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit of the DGC founders remains relevant as the school embraces positive change, reform, and the best of new trends in education policy, curriculum development and teaching methods.

Sport

Durban Girls’ College is a top choice for sporty girls and shows in the Top 100 School Sports rankings for 2024, placing DGC 1^st in South Africa. After placing 2nd in 2022 and 2023, this achievement is a testament to the love of sport at DGC. “I couldn’t be prouder, being ranked number one in girls’ sports is a testament to our values and culture as well as the commitment, passion and support for our athletes.” Vince Gelderbloem, Deputy Head, Co-Curricular.

Academics

DGC celebrated another year of outstanding academic performance by the Class of 2024, as highlighted by their incredible IEB Matric results, with a 100% pass rate and an average of 3.2 As per pupil. An A or B aggregate achieved by 84% of the pupils.

2024 marked a year of transformation and growth for Durban Girls’ College as the campus underwent a series of significant renovations, reinforcing its commitment to providing an exceptional education for a rapidly evolving future. The upgrades have enriched the school’s environment, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of innovation, creativity, and sporting excellence. Biokineticist, Wayne Minnie, has joined our campus, playing a crucial role in developing high-performance long-term programmes for our athletes. With the addition of our cutting-edge gym, Club Zero, athletes now have convenient on-campus access to top-tier facilities.

To excel in school sports today, success demands more than just adaptability—it necessitates a proactive, forward-looking, and adaptable educational approach. Here, young women are not only encouraged to embrace uncertainty, capitalise on emerging opportunities, and confidently navigate their paths forward, but they’re also guided in honing their athletic skills, fostering teamwork, and developing resilience to thrive in the competitive realm of sports. In this dynamic environment, our athletes are empowered to excel, not only on the field, but also in their academic pursuits, preparing them for success both in sport and in life.