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3.5

Based on 12 reviews and 99 answers

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  • Other
    5.0
    20 August 2026

    5 star experience!

    The other day I accompanied my daughter to a hockey game that was hosted at DHS. The school facility is impressive and clean. However, what struck me the most was how well mannered and polite these young men were. They acknowledged and greeted us with respect and one of them accompanied me to the tuckshop and made sure that I do not wait in the queue. I am so proud of the school for raising these gentlemen. I can understand why after so many years, DHS remains one of the most reputable schools in Durban.

  • Other
    1.0
    29 November 2025

    Boy TBI kicked in head SOCCER field incident CRIME

    Student Well-being: There are concerns about the pressure on students, particularly regarding mental health and the handling of injuries. Boy left with no medical attention from 7:30am until 3:30pm after sustaining a TBI from being kicked in the head on the soccer field. Principal and staff one big cover up. Boy temporarily disabled doors slammed shut referred him to a special needs school. They will keep this very quiet a crime took place. Bully still untouched kicking other boys getting...

  • Parent
    1.0
    12 September 2025

    Moderate traumatic brain injury

    Worst experience my son was severely hurt on their soccer field by a pre-elite player during electives he has been left temporarily disabled moderate traumatic brain injury. DHS refers him to a special needs school against Doctor's professional opinions. Sports focused yes! Children focused no! One big cover up. My son is in another school NOT a special school. I do not recommend any child to be in this institution. School takes no responsibility parents sign indemity forms, beware! Pay...

  • Student
    1.0
    6 September 2025

    Leave immediately

    If you are able to go to another school I highly recommend you do so

  • Former Student
    3.0
    26 December 2021

    A decent option.

    It's alright. Some great facilities for arts & culture but the focus is very heavily on sports. Very hypermasculine, traditional environment with a lot of pressure to conform which can be hard if those traits don't come naturally to you. Very strict and a lot of rules are relics of a bygone past. As such they can be discriminatory towards people of colour or just not make sense at all. The hair policy is especially guilty of this. Education is great and there are many opportunities to succeed i...

  • Student
    3.0
    29 November 2021

    Two faced

    Honestly DHS trys to create the perfect image for the outer public, and when it comes to the students, many are complaining that they aren't happy and the staff and other people in charge will only have a little respect for the guys on scholarship and i myself was on a scholarship, but the main point is that yes DHS is a good school in the public eyes but a harsh school in terms of the students itself.

  • Former Student
    4.0
    14 January 2021

    The perfect school for the South African boy

    Apart from the lack of consistency in campus quality control, the school is exceptional compared my current school in Johannesburg. Arts and Culture participation is on a steady rise, so is the general awareness of current affairs and understanding current social situations. DHS is the perfect school to help instill character and cultural intelligence in your teenage boy.

  • Student
    5.0
    13 January 2021

    Excellent Institution,Room For Improvement

    Facilities are great such as the boarding house,music centre,gym and school theatre(seabrookes). Older classrooms need to be maintenanced and I personally feel air conditioners are needed in the older classrooms as the ceiling fans barely cool the classrooms. Other than that the school is great especially when it comes to experience being over 150 years old.The school has a rich history and produce young men of culture who strive in all aspects of life.

  • Student
    5.0
    13 January 2021

    Good School, Room for improvement

    Facilities are good such as the gym and music centre aswell as the school theatre(seabrookes), Older classrooms need to be maintenanced,Air conditioners are needed as ceiling fans barely cool the classrooms.Other than that the school is great especially when it comes to the experience of teachers

  • Student
    5.0
    1 December 2020

    Review of DHS

    Absolutely amazing, would recomend

  • Student
    2.0
    25 July 2020

    It’s alright

    It’s alright , big facility, nothing special , most classrooms in semi bad condition , fans are slow on hot days it’s bad , but otherwise great opportunities and chances to have a successful career and life .

  • Student
    3.0
    15 May 2020

    School

    Good. The school makes you participate in all kinds of activities. Personally i do not like it. Facilities are great but whwn war cry practice everyone is too close together. Health hazards