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Dumani Primary School

Public primary school · Motherwell, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Dumani Primary School is a public primary school based in Motherwell, Gqeberha. 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 Dumani Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Motherwell, Gqeberha, Dumani Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,539
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Dumani Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Dumani Primary School's 1,539; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Dumani Primary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,539; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Dumani Primary School, at 1,668 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dumani Primary School, at 1,655 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Dumani Primary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,539, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Dumani Primary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,539; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Dumani Primary School, at 1,668 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dumani Primary School, at 1,655 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Dumani Primary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,539, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dumani Primary School, at 1,601 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dumani Primary 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Dumani Primary School for 2027

Dumani Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Khwalimanzi Street, Nu 3 Motherwell, Gqeberha, 6211
Postal
P O Box 403, Motherwell, Port Elizabeth, 6214
Telephone
041 469 1191
EMIS number
200100184

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dumani 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 Dumani Primary School directly, on 041 469 1191, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dumani Primary 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 Dumani Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dumani 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 Gqeberha besides Dumani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Dumani Primary School?
Dumani Primary School reported 1,539 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Dumani Primary School?
No. Dumani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Dumani Primary School a public or private school?
Dumani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dumani Primary School?
You can call 041 469 1191. It is located at Khwalimanzi Street, Nu 3 Motherwell, Gqeberha, 6211.
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