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Charles Duna Public School

Public primary school · New Brighton, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Charles Duna Public School is a public primary school based in New Brighton, Gqeberha. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Charles Duna Public School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In New Brighton, Gqeberha, Charles Duna Public School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,069
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Charles Duna Public School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Charles Duna Public School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Charles Duna Public School's 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charles Duna Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charles Duna Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Charles Duna Public School's 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charles Duna Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charles Duna Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Charles Duna Public School's 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charles Duna Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charles Duna Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Charles Duna Public School's 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charles Duna Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charles Duna Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Charles Duna Public School's 1,069, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

And within Gqeberha itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Charles Duna Public School's 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charles Duna Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charles Duna Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Charles Duna Public School's 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charles Duna Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charles Duna Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Charles Duna Public School's 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charles Duna Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charles Duna Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Charles Duna Public School's 1,069, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Charles Duna Public School's 1,069; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charles Duna Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charles Duna Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Charles Duna Public School for 2027

As a public school, Charles Duna Public School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Msimka Street, New Brighton, Qeberha, 6200
Postal
P O Box 249, New Brighton, 6200
Telephone
041 467 0017
EMIS number
200100112

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Charles Duna Public School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Charles Duna Public School directly, on 041 467 0017, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Charles Duna Public School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Charles Duna Public School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Charles Duna Public School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Charles Duna Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Charles Duna Public School?
Charles Duna Public School reported 1,069 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Charles Duna Public School?
No. Charles Duna Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Charles Duna Public School a public or private school?
Charles Duna Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Charles Duna Public School?
You can call 041 467 0017. It is located at Msimka Street, New Brighton, Qeberha, 6200.
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