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Dower Practising School

Public primary school · Jubilee Park, Uitenhage, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Dower Practising School is a public primary school based in Jubilee Park, Uitenhage. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Jubilee Park, Uitenhage, Dower Practising School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

921
Learners
27
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Dower Practising School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Dower Practising School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Dower Practising School's 921; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dower Practising School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dower Practising School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Dower Practising School's 921; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dower Practising School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dower Practising School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Dower Practising School's 921; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dower Practising School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dower Practising School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Dower Practising School's 921; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dower Practising School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dower Practising School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Dower Practising School's 921, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Uitenhage

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

  • Uitenhage Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dower Practising School, 1,368 compared with 921; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dower Practising School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dower Practising School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dalrose Full Service School sits in roughly the same size range as Dower Practising School, at 1,124 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Caritas Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dower Practising School, at 987 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • High School Brandwag is a similar size to Dower Practising School, with 850 learners against 921; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dower Practising School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dower Practising School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Uitenhage Convent Rc Primary School teaches fewer learners than Dower Practising School, 506 compared with 921, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Dower Practising School for 2027

Because Dower Practising School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4 Dower Avenue, Jubilee Park, Uitenhage, 6229
Postal
P O Box 120, Uitenhage, 6229
Telephone
041 992 2302
EMIS number
200100933

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dower Practising 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 Dower Practising School directly, on 041 992 2302, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dower Practising School?
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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Dower Practising School the best school in Uitenhage?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dower Practising 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 Uitenhage besides Dower Practising School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Uitenhage, including Uitenhage Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dower Practising School?
Dower Practising School reported 921 learners and 27 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 Dower Practising School?
No. Dower Practising School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Dower Practising School a public or private school?
Dower Practising School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dower Practising School?
You can call 041 992 2302. It is located at 4 Dower Avenue, Jubilee Park, Uitenhage, 6229.
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