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Sidwadwa Primary School

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

Welcome to Sidwadwa Primary School, a public primary school serving Mthatha. It currently teaches around 506 learners.

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

Sidwadwa Primary School is a public primary school in Mthatha. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

506
Learners
20
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Sidwadwa Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Sidwadwa Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sidwadwa Primary School, 2,172 compared with 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidwadwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidwadwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Sidwadwa Primary School's 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidwadwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidwadwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Sidwadwa Primary School's 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidwadwa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidwadwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Sidwadwa Primary School, 1,910 compared with 506, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Sidwadwa Primary School, 1,870 compared with 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidwadwa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidwadwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sidwadwa Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sidwadwa Primary School, 2,172 compared with 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidwadwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidwadwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Sidwadwa Primary School's 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidwadwa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidwadwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Sidwadwa Primary School, 1,910 compared with 506, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Sidwadwa Primary School, 1,870 compared with 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sidwadwa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidwadwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Sidwadwa Primary School, 1,817 compared with 506; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sidwadwa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sidwadwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Sidwadwa Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Sidwadwa Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
22 Amazon Street , Sidwadwa View, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
P O Box 589, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
047 537 0217
EMIS number
200401405

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sidwadwa 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 Sidwadwa Primary School directly, on 047 537 0217, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sidwadwa 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 Sidwadwa Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sidwadwa 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 Mthatha besides Sidwadwa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sidwadwa Primary School?
Sidwadwa Primary School reported 506 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Sidwadwa Primary School?
Yes, Sidwadwa Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Sidwadwa Primary School a public or private school?
Sidwadwa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sidwadwa Primary School?
You can call 047 537 0217. It is located at 22 Amazon Street , Sidwadwa View, Mthatha, 5099.
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