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Dinga Primary School

Public primary school · Fernie, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Dinga Primary School, a public primary school serving Fernie, Mpuluzi. Around 627 learners are enrolled here.

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Dinga Primary School is a public primary school in Fernie, Mpuluzi. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

627
Learners
20
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Dinga Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Dinga Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Dinga Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinga Primary School, 2,881 compared with 627, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinga Primary School, 2,246 compared with 627; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dinga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dinga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Dinga Primary School's 627, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinga Primary School, 2,143 compared with 627; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dinga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dinga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Dinga Primary School's 627; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dinga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dinga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mpuluzi

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

  • Mp Magagula Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinga Primary School, 1,222 compared with 627; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dinga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dinga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tisiteni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 971 learners against Dinga Primary School's 627, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lilanga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinga Primary School, 915 compared with 627; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dinga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 84% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dinga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mayflower Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinga Primary School, 889 compared with 627; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dinga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dinga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School is a similar size to Dinga Primary School, with 866 learners against 627; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dinga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dinga Primary 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
E 1271 A, Fernie, Fernie, 2342
Postal
Po Box 1638 Fernie Fernie 2342
Telephone
082 768 1765
EMIS number
800002576

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dinga 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 Dinga Primary School directly, on 082 768 1765, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dinga 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 Dinga Primary School the best school in Mpuluzi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dinga 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 Mpuluzi besides Dinga Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mpuluzi, including Mp Magagula Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dinga Primary School?
Dinga Primary School reported 627 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Dinga Primary School?
Yes, Dinga Primary 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 Dinga Primary School a public or private school?
Dinga Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dinga Primary School?
You can call 082 768 1765. It is located at E 1271 A, Fernie, Fernie, 2342.
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