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Dimbaza Primary School

Public primary school · Dimbaza, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

In Dimbaza, Dimbaza Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Dimbaza Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Dimbaza Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Dimbaza. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

179
Learners
5
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dimbaza Primary 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

Buffalo City district

Here is how Dimbaza Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Dimbaza Primary School's 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dimbaza Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dimbaza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Dimbaza Primary School, 2,087 compared with 179; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dimbaza Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dimbaza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimbaza Primary School, 2,067 compared with 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dimbaza Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dimbaza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Dimbaza Primary School's 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dimbaza Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dimbaza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Dimbaza Primary School's 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dimbaza Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Dimbaza

Zooming into Dimbaza, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dimbaza Primary School.

  • Archie Velile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,149 learners against Dimbaza Primary School's 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dimbaza Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dimbaza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Richard Varha Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimbaza Primary School, 1,132 compared with 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dimbaza Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 59.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dimbaza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dimbaza Central Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 309 learners against Dimbaza Primary School's 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dimbaza Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dimbaza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hoho Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Dimbaza Primary School, with 238 learners against 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dimbaza Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ben Cox English Medium School is noticeably smaller, with 69 learners against Dimbaza Primary School's 179, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Dimbaza Primary School for 2027

Dimbaza 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
267 Mannenburg, Kwadimbaza, King Willams Town, 5600
Postal
P O Box 156, Kwa-Dimbaza, 5671
Telephone
040 656 2026
EMIS number
200200122

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dimbaza 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 Dimbaza Primary School directly, on 040 656 2026, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dimbaza 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 Dimbaza Primary School the best school in Dimbaza?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dimbaza 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 Dimbaza besides Dimbaza Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Dimbaza, including Archie Velile Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dimbaza Primary School?
Dimbaza Primary School reported 179 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Dimbaza Primary School?
No. Dimbaza Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Dimbaza Primary School a public or private school?
Dimbaza Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dimbaza Primary School?
You can call 040 656 2026. It is located at 267 Mannenburg, Kwadimbaza, King Willams Town, 5600.
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