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Dabula Primary School

Public primary school · Nkanini, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Dabula Primary School is a public primary school based in Nkanini, Mount Frere. 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 Dabula Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Nkanini, Mount Frere, Dabula Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

159
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Dabula Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Dabula Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Dabula Primary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dabula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dabula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Dabula Primary School's 159; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dabula Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dabula Primary School, 1,671 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dabula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dabula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dabula Primary School, 1,658 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dabula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dabula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dabula Primary School, 1,612 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dabula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dabula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Frere

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

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Dabula Primary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dabula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dabula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Dabula Primary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dabula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dabula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dabula Primary School, 1,658 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dabula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dabula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Dabula Primary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dabula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dabula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,357 learners against Dabula Primary School's 159; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dabula Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Dabula Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Dabula Primary 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
Nkanini Location, Empendla, Mount Frere, Mount Frere, 5090
Postal
P O Box 229, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone
082 590 0799
EMIS number
200500107

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dabula Primary 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 Dabula Primary School directly, on 082 590 0799, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dabula Primary 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 Dabula Primary School the best school in Mount Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dabula Primary 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 Mount Frere besides Dabula Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dabula Primary School?
Dabula Primary School reported 159 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Dabula Primary School?
No. Dabula Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Dabula Primary School a public or private school?
Dabula Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dabula Primary School?
You can call 082 590 0799. It is located at Nkanini Location, Empendla, Mount Frere, Mount Frere, 5090.
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