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Donnybrook Primary School
Donnybrook Village, KwaZulu-Natal
Donnybrook Primary School is a public primary school in Donnybrook Village, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 411 learners and 16 educators, about 25.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 411 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 25.7 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 71% of 235 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500122729 |
Address and location
| Street address | 782 D Section,donnybrook,3237 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X502,donnybrook,3237 |
| Town | Donnybrook Village |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Harry Gwala |
| Circuit | Bulwer |
| Municipality | Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality |
| Ward | 54306013 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal 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 Donnybrook Primary School
Is Donnybrook Primary School a public or private school?
Donnybrook Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Donnybrook Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Donnybrook Primary School?
411 learners and 16 educators (about 25.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 71% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Donnybrook Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500122729.
Where is Donnybrook Primary School?
782 D Section,donnybrook,3237. It is in Donnybrook Village, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 079 767 2459.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.