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Sandile Primary School

Public primary school · Chalumna, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Sandile Primary School is a public primary school based in Chalumna, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Sandile Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Chalumna, East London, Sandile Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

111
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Sandile Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Sandile Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Sandile Primary School, 2,355 compared with 111; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sandile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sandile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Sandile Primary School's 111; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sandile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sandile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Sandile Primary School's 111; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sandile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sandile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Sandile Primary School, 1,507 compared with 111; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sandile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sandile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Sandile Primary School, 1,440 compared with 111; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sandile Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

And within East London itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Sandile Primary School, 2,355 compared with 111; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sandile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sandile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Sandile Primary School's 111; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sandile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sandile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Sandile Primary School, 1,440 compared with 111; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sandile Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sandile Primary School, 1,396 compared with 111, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Sandile Primary School's 111, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Sandile Primary School for 2027

Sandile Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Sandile Location, Aest London, East London, 5201
Postal
P O Box 650, East London, 5200
Telephone
043 421 1111
EMIS number
200200746

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sandile Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Sandile Primary School directly, on 043 421 1111, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sandile Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Sandile Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sandile Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Sandile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Sandile Primary School?
Sandile Primary School reported 111 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Sandile Primary School?
No. Sandile Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sandile Primary School a public or private school?
Sandile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sandile Primary School?
You can call 043 421 1111. It is located at Sandile Location, Aest London, East London, 5201.
Related

Related schools in East London

A few other schools in the Chalumna, East London area: