Donnybrook Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Donnybrook Primary School
With EMIS number 500122729, Donnybrook Primary School is a public primary school located in Donnybrook Village, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Harry Gwala district. The 2025 academic year saw 411 enrolled learners instructed by 16 educators, resulting in a ratio of 26:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Donnybrook Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Donnybrook Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Donnybrook Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Donnybrook Primary School reported a total enrollment of 411 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Donnybrook Primary School is situated in Donnybrook Village, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Bulwer circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 782 D Section, Donnybrook, 3237. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X502, Donnybrook, 3237.
Curriculum & Academics
Donnybrook Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Donnybrook Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Donnybrook Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
782 D Section, Donnybrook, 3237
Postal
Private Bag X502, Donnybrook, 3237
Phone
+27 79 767 2459Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500122729
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.