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Dokodweni Primary School

Public primary school · Gingindlovu, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Gingindlovu circuit)

In Gingindlovu, Dokodweni 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 Dokodweni Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

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

307
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dokodweni 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

Ilembe district

Here is how Dokodweni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ilembe district.

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dokodweni Primary School, 2,690 compared with 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dokodweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dokodweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dokodweni Primary School, 1,889 compared with 307, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Dokodweni Primary School's 307, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Dokodweni Primary School's 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dokodweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dokodweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,599 learners against Dokodweni Primary School's 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dokodweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dokodweni 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
5541 , Dokodweni Reserve Area, Gingindlovu, 3800
Postal
Private Bag X1011, Gingindlovu, 3800
Telephone
076 760 8895
Email
nstele@6310gmail.com
EMIS number
500122433

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dokodweni 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 Dokodweni Primary School directly, on 076 760 8895 or by email at nstele@6310gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dokodweni 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 Dokodweni Primary School the best school in Ilembe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dokodweni 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 Ilembe besides Dokodweni Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Dokodweni Primary School?
Dokodweni Primary School reported 307 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Dokodweni Primary School?
No. Dokodweni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Dokodweni Primary School a public or private school?
Dokodweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dokodweni Primary School?
You can call 076 760 8895 or email nstele@6310gmail.com. It is located at 5541 , Dokodweni Reserve Area, Gingindlovu, 3800.