St Andrew's Primary School
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape 753 m
Private combined school
Diocesan School for Girls
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Diocesan School for Girls is a private combined school in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 519 learners and 52 educators, about 10 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Eastern Cape (403 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 519 |
| Educators (2025) | 52 |
| Learners per educator | 10 (province average 16.7) Fewer learners per educator than 74% of 84 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100171 |
| Exam centre number | 137 |
Address and location
| Street address | Worcester Street, Grahamstown, 6140 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 194, Grahamstown, 6140 |
| Town | Grahamstown |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Sarah Baartman |
| Municipality | Makana Local Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Diocesan School for Girls
Is Diocesan School for Girls a public or private school?
Diocesan School for Girls is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Diocesan School for Girls?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at Diocesan School for Girls?
519 learners and 52 educators (about 10 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 74% of 84 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Diocesan School for Girls?
Its EMIS number is 200100171. Its exam centre number is 137.
Where is Diocesan School for Girls?
Worcester Street, Grahamstown, 6140. It is in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. Phone 046 603 4300.
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Kingswood College
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Graeme College Boys High School
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100.0% matric 2025Good Shepherd Primary School
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Capstone Christian Primary School
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George Dickerson Primary School
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Victoria Girls High School
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98.7% matric 2025Victoria Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.