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Dambeni Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Tabankulu, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Dambeni Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Tabankulu. 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 Dambeni Senior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

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

68
Learners
3
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dambeni 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

Alfred Nzo West district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo West district, for comparison against Dambeni Senior Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dambeni Senior Primary School, 1,767 compared with 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dambeni Senior Primary School, 1,742 compared with 68; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dambeni Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Dambeni Senior Primary School's 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Dambeni Senior Primary School's 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Dambeni Senior Primary School's 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tabankulu

Zooming into Tabankulu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dambeni Senior Primary School.

  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Dambeni Senior Primary School's 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,308 learners against Dambeni Senior Primary School's 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dambeni Senior Primary School, 1,300 compared with 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,283 learners against Dambeni Senior Primary School's 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dumezweni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dambeni Senior Primary School, 1,215 compared with 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambeni 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 Dambeni Senior Primary School for 2027

Dambeni Senior Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Dambeni Sps, Dambeni, Tabankulu, 5090
Postal
P O Box 33 5130
Telephone
073 256 5632
EMIS number
200500116

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dambeni Senior 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 Dambeni Senior Primary School directly, on 073 256 5632, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dambeni 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 Dambeni Senior Primary School the best school in Tabankulu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dambeni 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 Tabankulu besides Dambeni Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tabankulu, including Mnceba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dambeni Senior Primary School?
Dambeni Senior Primary School reported 68 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Dambeni Senior Primary School?
No. Dambeni Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Dambeni Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Dambeni Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dambeni Senior Primary School?
You can call 073 256 5632. It is located at Dambeni Sps, Dambeni, Tabankulu, 5090.
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