Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Eastern Cape / Ngqeleni / Sidanda Senior Primary School

Sidanda Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Sidanda Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Ngqeleni. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

Is any information about Sidanda Senior Primary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sidanda Senior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sidanda Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Ngqeleni. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

306
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sidanda Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Coastal district with Sidanda Senior Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sidanda Senior Primary School, 1,788 compared with 306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sidanda Senior Primary School, 1,734 compared with 306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Sidanda Senior Primary School's 306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Sidanda Senior Primary School's 306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Sidanda Senior Primary School's 306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ngqeleni

Zooming into Ngqeleni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sidanda Senior Primary School.

  • Nogemane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,633 learners against Sidanda Senior Primary School's 306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gxaba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Sidanda Senior Primary School's 306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dalibunga Comprehensive High School teaches considerably more learners than Sidanda Senior Primary School, 1,380 compared with 306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,261 learners against Sidanda Senior Primary School's 306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidanda Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 75.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidanda Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntapane Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sidanda Senior Primary School, 1,035 compared with 306; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sidanda Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Sidanda Senior Primary School for 2027

Because Sidanda Senior Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mfundweni A/A, Mthatha, Ngqeleni, 5114
Postal
P O Box 238 5140
Telephone
073 128 3794
EMIS number
200401246

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sidanda Senior 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 Senior Primary School directly, on 073 128 3794, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sidanda Senior Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Sidanda Senior Primary School the best school in Ngqeleni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sidanda Senior 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 Ngqeleni besides Sidanda Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ngqeleni, including Nogemane Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sidanda Senior Primary School?
Sidanda Senior Primary School reported 306 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Senior Primary School?
No. Sidanda Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sidanda Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Sidanda Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sidanda Senior Primary School?
You can call 073 128 3794. It is located at Mfundweni A/A, Mthatha, Ngqeleni, 5114.
Related

Related schools in Ngqeleni

A few other schools in the Ngqeleni area: