Dunatos Private School Trust Operating 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Dunatos Private School Trust Operating: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Dunatos Private School Trust Operating is a private combined school serving families in and around Stikland Hospitaal, City Of Cape Town. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

226

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Unknown

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Dunatos Private School Trust Operating sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 27 matric candidates from Dunatos Private School Trust Operating sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	18	18	100.0%
2024	18	18	100.0%
2025	27	26	96.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dunatos Private School Trust Operating reported results in 4 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	2	2	100.0%
Mathematical Literacy	14	14	100.0%
Geography	1	1	100.0%
English First Additional Language	11	11	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Dunatos Private School Trust Operating's 226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Dunatos Private School Trust Operating's 96.3%.
False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dunatos Private School Trust Operating, 1,970 compared with 226; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Dunatos Private School Trust Operating's 226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Dunatos Private School Trust Operating's 96.3%.
Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Dunatos Private School Trust Operating's 226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Dunatos Private School Trust Operating's 96.3%.
Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Dunatos Private School Trust Operating's 226; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Dunatos Private School Trust Operating's 226, and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Dunatos Private School Trust Operating's 96.3%.
Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Dunatos Private School Trust Operating's 226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Dunatos Private School Trust Operating's 96.3%.
Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dunatos Private School Trust Operating, 1,977 compared with 226; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Dunatos Private School Trust Operating's 226; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dunatos Private School Trust Operating, 1,970 compared with 226; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Admissions

How to apply

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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 59 Old Paarl Road Stikland Estate Bellville 7530
Postal: Ysterhoutstraat 22 Blommendal Bellville 7530
Telephone: 021 300 6698
EMIS number: 101007546

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Dunatos Private School Trust Operating?

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 Dunatos Private School Trust Operating directly, on 021 300 6698, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Dunatos Private School Trust Operating?

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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Dunatos Private School Trust Operating the best school in Cape Town?

On the numbers that are published, Dunatos Private School Trust Operating's matric pass rate of 96.3% is lower than MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Dunatos Private School Trust Operating?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.

How big are the classes at Dunatos Private School Trust Operating?

Dunatos Private School Trust Operating reported 226 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Dunatos Private School Trust Operating?

Yes. As a private school, Dunatos Private School Trust Operating 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.

What are Dunatos Private School Trust Operating's matric results like?

Dunatos Private School Trust Operating's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.3%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.

Is Dunatos Private School Trust Operating a public or private school?

Dunatos Private School Trust Operating is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact Dunatos Private School Trust Operating?

You can call 021 300 6698. It is located at 59 Old Paarl Road Stikland Estate Bellville 7530.