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Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool
Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool is a public pre-school in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a early childhood development with a stand alone ecd specialisation. In 2025 it had 24 learners and 2 educators, about 12 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public pre-schools in Eastern Cape (62 learners). 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 pre-school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Early Childhood Development |
| Specialisation | Stand Alone ECD |
| Sector | Public |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 24 |
| Educators (2025) | 2 |
| Learners per educator | 12 (province average 20.1) Fewer learners per educator than 81% of 16 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200801809 |
Address and location
| Street address | 50306 Stofile Street,kwa Zakhele,gqeberha,6205 |
|---|---|
| Suburb / area | Kwazakhele |
| Town | Gqeberha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality |
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 Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool
Is Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool a public or private school?
Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool is a public pre-school.
Does Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool 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.
How many learners are at Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool?
24 learners and 2 educators (about 12 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 81% of 16 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool?
Its EMIS number is 200801809.
Where is Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool?
50306 Stofile Street,kwa Zakhele,gqeberha,6205. It is in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 063 133 6311.
Schools near Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.