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Public primary school
Dickson Dyani Senior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
Dickson Dyani Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 323 learners and 13 educators, about 24.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 323 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 24.8 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 65% of 1068 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200117 |
Address and location
| Street address | D1960 Nu9,mdantsane,east London,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | D1960 Nu 9 Mdantsane, Mdantsane, East London, 5219 |
| Suburb / area | Mdantsane |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Dickson Dyani Senior Primary School
Is Dickson Dyani Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Dickson Dyani Senior Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Dickson Dyani Senior Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
How many learners are at Dickson Dyani Senior Primary School?
323 learners and 13 educators (about 24.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 65% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Dickson Dyani Senior Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200117.
Where is Dickson Dyani Senior Primary School?
D1960 Nu9,mdantsane,east London,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 082 534 1043.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.