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Davidson Preparatory School

Public primary school · Alice, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Davidson Preparatory School is a public primary school in Alice. Around 445 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Davidson Preparatory School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Alice, Davidson Preparatory School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

445
Learners
22
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Davidson Preparatory School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Davidson Preparatory School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Davidson Preparatory School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Davidson Preparatory School's 445; is a public combined school, a different phase than Davidson Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Davidson Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Davidson Preparatory School's 445; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Davidson Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Davidson Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Davidson Preparatory School's 445; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Davidson Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Davidson Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Davidson Preparatory School's 445; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Davidson Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Davidson Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Davidson Preparatory School, 933 compared with 445; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Davidson Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Davidson Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alice

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

  • Imingcangathelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Davidson Preparatory School, 687 compared with 445; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Davidson Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Davidson Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkwenkwezini Secondary School is a similar size to Davidson Preparatory School, with 608 learners against 445; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Davidson Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Davidson Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alice Full Service School is a similar size to Davidson Preparatory School, with 577 learners against 445, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jabavu High School sits in roughly the same size range as Davidson Preparatory School, at 497 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Davidson Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Davidson Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phandulwazi Agricultural High School sits in roughly the same size range as Davidson Preparatory School, at 433 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Davidson Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Davidson Preparatory 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 Davidson Preparatory School for 2027

Davidson Preparatory 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
22 Chris Hani Road, Alice, Alice, 5700
Postal
P O Box 849 5700
Telephone
040 653 1763
Website
davidsonschoolalic.wixsite.com
EMIS number
200200112

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Davidson Preparatory 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 Davidson Preparatory School directly, on 040 653 1763, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Davidson Preparatory 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 Davidson Preparatory School the best school in Alice?
No matric pass rate is on record for Davidson Preparatory 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 Alice besides Davidson Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alice, including Imingcangathelo High School.
How big are the classes at Davidson Preparatory School?
Davidson Preparatory School reported 445 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Davidson Preparatory School?
Yes, Davidson Preparatory School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Davidson Preparatory School a public or private school?
Davidson Preparatory School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Davidson Preparatory School?
You can call 040 653 1763. It is located at 22 Chris Hani Road, Alice, Alice, 5700.
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