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Dambuza Full Service School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Port Alfred, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Dambuza Full Service School, a public primary school serving Port Alfred. 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 Dambuza Full Service School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Dambuza Full Service School is a public primary school in Port Alfred. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

397
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dambuza Full Service School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Sarah Baartman district

5 other schools in Sarah Baartman district, for comparison against Dambuza Full Service School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dambuza Full Service School, 1,897 compared with 397; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambuza Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambuza Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,751 learners against Dambuza Full Service School's 397; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambuza Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambuza Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Dambuza Full Service School, 1,653 compared with 397; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dambuza Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambuza Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Dambuza Full Service School, 1,514 compared with 397, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Dambuza Full Service School's 397; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambuza Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambuza Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Port Alfred

Zooming into Port Alfred, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dambuza Full Service School.

  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Dambuza Full Service School, 1,653 compared with 397; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dambuza Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambuza Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nomzamo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,068 learners against Dambuza Full Service School's 397; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambuza Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambuza Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mtyobo Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dambuza Full Service School, 962 compared with 397, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qhayiya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 795 learners against Dambuza Full Service School's 397, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Port Alfred High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 790 learners against Dambuza Full Service School's 397; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambuza Full Service School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambuza Full Service 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 Dambuza Full Service School for 2027

Dambuza Full Service 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
573 Mbundwini Street, Nemato, Port Alfred, 6170
Postal
P.o. Box 2297, Nemato, Port Alfred, 6170
Telephone
046 302 0995
EMIS number
200100915

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dambuza Full Service 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 Dambuza Full Service School directly, on 046 302 0995, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dambuza Full Service 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 Dambuza Full Service School the best school in Port Alfred?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dambuza Full Service 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 Port Alfred besides Dambuza Full Service School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Port Alfred, including Kuyasa Combined School.
How big are the classes at Dambuza Full Service School?
Dambuza Full Service School reported 397 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Dambuza Full Service School?
No. Dambuza Full Service School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Dambuza Full Service School a public or private school?
Dambuza Full Service School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dambuza Full Service School?
You can call 046 302 0995. It is located at 573 Mbundwini Street, Nemato, Port Alfred, 6170.
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