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Rufane Donkin Primary School

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

In Gelvandale, Gqeberha, Rufane Donkin Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Rufane Donkin Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Gelvandale, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

503
Learners
17
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Rufane Donkin Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Rufane Donkin Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rufane Donkin Primary School, 2,290 compared with 503; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rufane Donkin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rufane Donkin Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Rufane Donkin Primary School, 1,736 compared with 503; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rufane Donkin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rufane Donkin Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Rufane Donkin Primary School, 1,668 compared with 503; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rufane Donkin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rufane Donkin Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rufane Donkin Primary School, 1,655 compared with 503; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rufane Donkin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rufane Donkin Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rufane Donkin Primary School, 1,606 compared with 503, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Rufane Donkin Primary School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Rufane Donkin Primary School, 1,736 compared with 503; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rufane Donkin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rufane Donkin Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Rufane Donkin Primary School, 1,668 compared with 503; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rufane Donkin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rufane Donkin Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rufane Donkin Primary School, 1,655 compared with 503; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rufane Donkin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rufane Donkin Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rufane Donkin Primary School, 1,606 compared with 503, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rufane Donkin Primary School, 1,601 compared with 503; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rufane Donkin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rufane Donkin 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Rufane Donkin Primary School for 2027

Rufane Donkin 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
4 Terblanchè Street, Gelvandale, Gqeberha, 6020
Postal
Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth, 6020
Telephone
041 457 2297
EMIS number
200100667

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rufane Donkin 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 Rufane Donkin Primary School directly, on 041 457 2297, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rufane Donkin 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 Rufane Donkin Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rufane Donkin 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 Rufane Donkin Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Rufane Donkin Primary School?
Rufane Donkin Primary School reported 503 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Rufane Donkin Primary School?
No. Rufane Donkin Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Rufane Donkin Primary School a public or private school?
Rufane Donkin Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rufane Donkin Primary School?
You can call 041 457 2297. It is located at 4 Terblanchè Street, Gelvandale, Gqeberha, 6020.
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