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Donnybrook Primary School

Public primary school · Donnybrook Village, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Bulwer circuit)

Welcome to Donnybrook Primary School, a public primary school serving Donnybrook Village. It currently teaches around 411 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Donnybrook Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Donnybrook Primary School is a public primary school in Donnybrook Village. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

411
Learners
16
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Donnybrook 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 Donnybrook Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

Here is how Donnybrook Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Harry Gwala district.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Donnybrook Primary School, 2,516 compared with 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Donnybrook Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Donnybrook Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Donnybrook Primary School, 1,797 compared with 411, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Donnybrook Primary School, 1,559 compared with 411; is a public combined school, a different phase than Donnybrook Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Donnybrook Primary School's 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Donnybrook Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Donnybrook Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Donnybrook Primary School, 1,419 compared with 411; is a public combined school, a different phase than Donnybrook Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Donnybrook 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
782 D Section, Donnybrook, 3237
Postal
Private Bag X502, Donnybrook, 3237
Telephone
079 767 2459
Email
donnybrookdps@gmail.com
EMIS number
500122729

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Donnybrook 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 Donnybrook Primary School directly, on 079 767 2459 or by email at donnybrookdps@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Donnybrook 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 Donnybrook Primary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Donnybrook 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 Harry Gwala besides Donnybrook Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Donnybrook Primary School?
Donnybrook Primary School reported 411 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Donnybrook Primary School?
Yes, Donnybrook 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 Donnybrook Primary School a public or private school?
Donnybrook Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Donnybrook Primary School?
You can call 079 767 2459 or email donnybrookdps@gmail.com. It is located at 782 D Section, Donnybrook, 3237.