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Dakane Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Dakane Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Lusikisiki. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Dakane Senior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Dakane Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Lusikisiki. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

425
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dakane Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

Here is how Dakane Senior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dakane Senior Primary School, 1,788 compared with 425; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dakane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dakane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dakane Senior Primary School, 1,734 compared with 425; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dakane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dakane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Dakane Senior Primary School's 425; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dakane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dakane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Dakane Senior Primary School's 425; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dakane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dakane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Dakane Senior Primary School's 425; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dakane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dakane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lusikisiki

Zooming into Lusikisiki, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dakane Senior Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dakane Senior Primary School, 1,788 compared with 425; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dakane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dakane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khotso Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dakane Senior Primary School, 1,418 compared with 425; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dakane Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ntafufu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dakane Senior Primary School, 1,290 compared with 425; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dakane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dakane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamsikwa Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dakane Senior Primary School, 1,244 compared with 425; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dakane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dakane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mxhume Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,229 learners against Dakane Senior Primary School's 425; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dakane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dakane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Dakane Senior Primary School for 2027

Because Dakane Senior Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mtambalala A/A, Mtambalala A/A, Lusikisiki, 4820
Postal
P.o.box 62, Lusikisiki, Lusikisiki, 4820
EMIS number
200500109

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dakane Senior Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Dakane Senior Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Dakane Senior Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Dakane Senior Primary School the best school in Lusikisiki?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dakane Senior 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 Lusikisiki besides Dakane Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lusikisiki, including Toli Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dakane Senior Primary School?
Dakane Senior Primary School reported 425 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Dakane Senior Primary School?
No. Dakane Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Dakane Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Dakane Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dakane Senior Primary School?
It is located at Mtambalala A/A, Mtambalala A/A, Lusikisiki, 4820.
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