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Sawombe Primary School

Public primary school · Ward 18, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Esikhaleni Senkosi circuit)

Sawombe Primary School is a public primary school based in Ward 18. 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 Sawombe Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Ward 18, Sawombe Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

787
Learners
18
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Sawombe Primary School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sawombe Primary School, 2,365 compared with 787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sawombe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sawombe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Sawombe Primary School's 787, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Sawombe Primary School, 1,929 compared with 787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sawombe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sawombe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Sawombe Primary School's 787, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Sawombe Primary School's 787, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
18 Mahunu Reserve Ward 18 Esikhawini 3887
Telephone
081 326 4511
Email
nonhlakuhle012@gmail.com
EMIS number
500490287

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sawombe 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 Sawombe Primary School directly, on 081 326 4511 or by email at nonhlakuhle012@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sawombe 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 Sawombe Primary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sawombe 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 King Cetshwayo besides Sawombe Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Sawombe Primary School?
Sawombe Primary School reported 787 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Sawombe Primary School?
No. Sawombe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sawombe Primary School a public or private school?
Sawombe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sawombe Primary School?
You can call 081 326 4511 or email nonhlakuhle012@gmail.com. It is located at 18 Mahunu Reserve Ward 18 Esikhawini 3887.