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Sigananda Primary School

Public primary school · Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Sigananda circuit)

Sigananda Primary School is a public primary school in Nkandla. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Sigananda Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Nkandla, Sigananda Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

597
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Sigananda Primary School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sigananda Primary School, 2,365 compared with 597; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sigananda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sigananda 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 Sigananda Primary School's 597, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Sigananda Primary School, 1,929 compared with 597; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sigananda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sigananda 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 Sigananda Primary School's 597, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Sigananda Primary School's 597, 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
50 P Block, Nkandla Village, Nkandla, 3855
Postal
P.o.box 134, Nkandla, 3855
Telephone
083 757 5445
Email
siganandapschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500264402

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sigananda 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 Sigananda Primary School directly, on 083 757 5445 or by email at siganandapschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sigananda 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 Sigananda Primary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sigananda 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 Sigananda Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Sigananda Primary School?
Sigananda Primary School reported 597 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 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 Sigananda Primary School?
No. Sigananda Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sigananda Primary School a public or private school?
Sigananda Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sigananda Primary School?
You can call 083 757 5445 or email siganandapschool@gmail.com. It is located at 50 P Block, Nkandla Village, Nkandla, 3855.