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Diko Primary School

Public primary school · Kentani, Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Diko Primary School is a public primary school based in Kentani, Butterworth. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Diko Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kentani, Butterworth, Diko Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

138
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Diko Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole East district

Here is how Diko Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole East district.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Diko Primary School's 138; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Diko Primary School, 1,642 compared with 138; is a public combined school, a different phase than Diko Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Diko Primary School, 1,629 compared with 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Diko Primary School's 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Diko Primary School's 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Butterworth

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

  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Diko Primary School's 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Diko Primary School's 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lamplough Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Diko Primary School's 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Diko Primary School, 931 compared with 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Diko Primary School, 887 compared with 138; is a public combined school, a different phase than Diko Primary School; 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 Diko Primary School for 2027

Diko 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
Diko Location . Cebe A/A , Kentani, Kentane, 4980
Postal
P.o. Box 86, Kentani, Kentani, 4980,
Telephone
083 863 8933
EMIS number
200300065

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Diko 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 Diko Primary School directly, on 083 863 8933, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Diko 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 Diko Primary School the best school in Butterworth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Diko 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 Butterworth besides Diko Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Butterworth, including Butterworth High School.
How big are the classes at Diko Primary School?
Diko Primary School reported 138 learners and 6 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 Diko Primary School?
No. Diko Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Diko Primary School a public or private school?
Diko Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Diko Primary School?
You can call 083 863 8933. It is located at Diko Location . Cebe A/A , Kentani, Kentane, 4980.
Related

Related schools in Butterworth

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