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Dinwiddie Primary School

Public primary school · Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (4 circuit)

In Germiston, Dinwiddie Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,146 learners.

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

Dinwiddie Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Germiston. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,146
Learners
37
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Dinwiddie 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 Dinwiddie Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni South district with Dinwiddie Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Dinwiddie Primary School's 1,146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dinwiddie Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dinwiddie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than Dinwiddie Primary School, 2,533 compared with 1,146, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinwiddie Primary School, 2,474 compared with 1,146, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinwiddie Primary School, 2,471 compared with 1,146, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Dinwiddie Primary School's 1,146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dinwiddie Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dinwiddie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinwiddie Primary School, 2,503 compared with 1,146, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Dinwiddie Primary School's 1,146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dinwiddie Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dinwiddie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinwiddie Primary School, 2,414 compared with 1,146, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Dinwiddie Primary School's 1,146, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Dinwiddie Primary School, 2,364 compared with 1,146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dinwiddie Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Dinwiddie Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Dinwiddie Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Conway Road, Dinwiddie, , Germiston
Postal
7056 Albemarle 1410
Telephone
011 902 2310
EMIS number
700160325

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dinwiddie 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 Dinwiddie Primary School directly, on 011 902 2310, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dinwiddie 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 Dinwiddie Primary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dinwiddie 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 Germiston besides Dinwiddie Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Dinwiddie Primary School?
Dinwiddie Primary School reported 1,146 learners and 37 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 Dinwiddie Primary School?
Yes, Dinwiddie 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 Dinwiddie Primary School a public or private school?
Dinwiddie Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dinwiddie Primary School?
You can call 011 902 2310. It is located at 1, Conway Road, Dinwiddie, , Germiston.
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