Rufane Donkin Primary School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Rufane Donkin Primary School
Situated in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, Rufane Donkin Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Nelson Mandela education district. The school recorded 503 learners and 17 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Rufane Donkin Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Rufane Donkin Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Rufane Donkin Primary School 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, Rufane Donkin Primary School reported a total enrollment of 503 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Rufane Donkin Primary School is situated in Gqeberha (Gelvandale), 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: 4 Terblanchè Street, Gelvandale, Gqeberha, 6020. For postal correspondence, use: Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth, 6020.
Curriculum & Academics
Rufane Donkin Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Rufane Donkin Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Rufane Donkin 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
4 Terblanchè Street, Gelvandale, Gqeberha, 6020
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth, 6020
Phone
+27 41 457 2297Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100667
Department of Basic Education
Related Schools
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.