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Dreamland Preparatory School

Private primary school · Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Dreamland Preparatory School is a private primary school based in Mthatha. Around 509 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Mthatha, Dreamland Preparatory School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

509
Learners
19
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dreamland Preparatory School 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 Dreamland Preparatory School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Dreamland Preparatory School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Dreamland Preparatory School's 509; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dreamland Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dreamland Preparatory School, 2,116 compared with 509; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dreamland Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Dreamland Preparatory School, 1,950 compared with 509; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dreamland Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Dreamland Preparatory School's 509.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Dreamland Preparatory School's 509; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dreamland Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Dreamland Preparatory School's 509; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dreamland Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Dreamland Preparatory School, 1,950 compared with 509; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dreamland Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Dreamland Preparatory School's 509.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Dreamland Preparatory School's 509; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dreamland Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Dreamland Preparatory School's 509; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dreamland Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
16 Stanford Terrace, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
P O Box 968, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
072 264 4805
EMIS number
200400444

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dreamland Preparatory 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 Dreamland Preparatory School directly, on 072 264 4805, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dreamland Preparatory 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 Dreamland Preparatory School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dreamland Preparatory School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Dreamland Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dreamland Preparatory School?
Dreamland Preparatory School reported 509 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Dreamland Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Dreamland Preparatory School 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.
Is Dreamland Preparatory School a public or private school?
Dreamland Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Dreamland Preparatory School?
You can call 072 264 4805. It is located at 16 Stanford Terrace, Mthatha, 5099.
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