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Diocesan School For Girls

Private combined school · Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Diocesan School For Girls is a private combined school based in Grahamstown. Around 519 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Grahamstown, Diocesan School For Girls operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

519
Learners
52
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Diocesan School For Girls is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Diocesan School For Girls directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

5 other schools in Sarah Baartman district, for comparison against Diocesan School For Girls.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Diocesan School For Girls's 519; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diocesan School For Girls doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Diocesan School For Girls, 1,751 compared with 519; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diocesan School For Girls doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Diocesan School For Girls's 519; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diocesan School For Girls doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Diocesan School For Girls's 519; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Diocesan School For Girls, 1,490 compared with 519; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diocesan School For Girls doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Grahamstown

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

  • Nombulelo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 895 learners against Diocesan School For Girls's 519; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diocesan School For Girls doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 858 learners against Diocesan School For Girls's 519; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diocesan School For Girls doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mary Waters Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Diocesan School For Girls, 854 compared with 519; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diocesan School For Girls doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsika Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 827 learners against Diocesan School For Girls's 519; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diocesan School For Girls doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Dickerson Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Diocesan School For Girls, 757 compared with 519; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Worcester Street, Grahamstown, 6140
Postal
P O Box 194, Grahamstown, 6140
Telephone
046 603 4300
Website
dsgschool.com
Email
office@dsgschool.com
EMIS number
200100171

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Diocesan School For Girls?
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 Diocesan School For Girls directly, on 046 603 4300, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Diocesan School For Girls?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Diocesan School For Girls the best school in Grahamstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Diocesan School For Girls to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Grahamstown besides Diocesan School For Girls?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Grahamstown, including Nombulelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Diocesan School For Girls?
Diocesan School For Girls reported 519 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Diocesan School For Girls?
Yes. As a private school, Diocesan School For Girls sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Diocesan School For Girls's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Diocesan School For Girls.
Is Diocesan School For Girls a public or private school?
Diocesan School For Girls is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Diocesan School For Girls?
You can call 046 603 4300. It is located at Worcester Street, Grahamstown, 6140.
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