Dunatos Private School Trust Operating

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape ยท Metro East

Independent Intermediate School

About Dunatos Private School Trust Operating

In the rural area of City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Dunatos Private School Trust Operating operates as a independent intermediate school within the Metro East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 226 learners with a teaching staff of 39, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 6:1. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Dunatos Private School Trust Operating 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

Dunatos Private School Trust Operating is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Dunatos Private School Trust Operating reported a total enrollment of 226 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 6:1, 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

Dunatos Private School Trust Operating is situated in City Of Cape Town (Stikland Hospitaal), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: 59 Old Paarl Road Stikland Estate Bellville 7530. For postal correspondence, use: Ysterhoutstraat 22 Blommendal Bellville 7530.

Curriculum & Academics

Dunatos Private School Trust Operating is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a standard curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Dunatos Private School Trust Operating was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dunatos Private School Trust Operating 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

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Address

59 Old Paarl Road Stikland Estate Bellville 7530

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape

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Postal

Ysterhoutstraat 22 Blommendal Bellville 7530

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 226
Educators 39

Learner:Educator Ratio

6:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhaseIntermediate School
TypeSpecial Needs Education Centre
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictMetro East

EMIS Number

101007546

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.