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Dikidikana Primary School

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

Dikidikana Primary School is a public primary school in Debe Nek. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Debe Nek, Dikidikana Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

139
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Dikidikana Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Dikidikana Primary School's 139; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dikidikana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dikidikana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Dikidikana Primary School's 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dikidikana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dikidikana Primary 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 Dikidikana Primary School's 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dikidikana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dikidikana Primary 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 Dikidikana Primary School's 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dikidikana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dikidikana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Dikidikana Primary School, 933 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dikidikana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dikidikana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Debe Nek

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

  • Siseko Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dikidikana Primary School, 267 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dikidikana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dikidikana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Dikidikana Primary School, 244 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dikidikana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 57.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dikidikana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kulile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dikidikana Primary School, 212 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dikidikana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 69.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dikidikana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sabane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dikidikana Primary School, at 177 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Zihlahleni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dikidikana Primary School, at 165 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Dikidikana Primary School for 2027

Dikidikana 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
Dikidikana Location, Debe Nek, 5604
Postal
P O Box 71, Debe Nek, 5604
Telephone
082 252 9350
EMIS number
200200119

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dikidikana 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 Dikidikana Primary School directly, on 082 252 9350, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dikidikana 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 Dikidikana Primary School the best school in Debe Nek?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dikidikana 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 Debe Nek besides Dikidikana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Debe Nek, including Siseko Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dikidikana Primary School?
Dikidikana Primary School reported 139 learners and 4 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 Dikidikana Primary School?
No. Dikidikana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Dikidikana Primary School a public or private school?
Dikidikana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dikidikana Primary School?
You can call 082 252 9350. It is located at Dikidikana Location, Debe Nek, 5604.
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