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 830 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 established 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.




"DGC has a special magic which, through its dedicated team of staff, transforms little girls into young ladies equipped to face the outside world with poise and confidence. It is a hallmark of the school that can be seen in the girls wherever they may be."