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Sidanda Primary School

Public primary school · Mqanduli, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

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

In Mqanduli, Sidanda Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

70
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Sidanda Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Sidanda Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Sidanda Primary School's 70; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sidanda Primary School, 2,116 compared with 70; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Sidanda Primary School, 1,950 compared with 70; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Sidanda Primary School's 70, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Sidanda Primary School's 70; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mqanduli

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

  • Dudumayo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sidanda Primary School, 1,336 compared with 70; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 76.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pangindlela Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sidanda Primary School, 1,318 compared with 70; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sidanda Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tyelinzima High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,142 learners against Sidanda Primary School's 70; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 73.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Upper Mpako Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,126 learners against Sidanda Primary School's 70; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bazindlovu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sidanda Primary School, 1,021 compared with 70; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 63.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Sidanda Primary School for 2027

Sidanda 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
Gawu Location, Mbozisa A/A, Mqanduli, 5080
Postal
P O Box 534, Mqanduli, 5080
Telephone
064 527 8147
EMIS number
200400995

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sidanda 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 Sidanda Primary School directly, on 064 527 8147, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sidanda 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 Sidanda Primary School the best school in Mqanduli?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sidanda 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 Mqanduli besides Sidanda Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mqanduli, including Dudumayo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sidanda Primary School?
Sidanda Primary School reported 70 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Sidanda Primary School?
No. Sidanda Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sidanda Primary School a public or private school?
Sidanda Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sidanda Primary School?
You can call 064 527 8147. It is located at Gawu Location, Mbozisa A/A, Mqanduli, 5080.
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