Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool
In the urban area of Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool operates as a public ecd within the Nelson Mandela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 24 learners with a teaching staff of 2, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 12:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool 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
Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool 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, Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool reported a total enrollment of 24 learners with a teaching staff of 2 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool is situated in Gqeberha (Kwazakhele), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 50306 Stofile Street, Kwa Zakhele, Gqeberha, 6205. For postal correspondence, use: Null.
Curriculum & Academics
Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool is classified as an stand alone ecd school offering a stand alone ecd curriculum within the ecd phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dorothy Tomlinson Preschool 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
50306 Stofile Street, Kwa Zakhele, Gqeberha, 6205
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
Null
Phone
+27 63 133 6311Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200801809
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.