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Sinothile Primary School

Public primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Magudu circuit)

Welcome to Sinothile Primary School, a public primary school serving Zululand district. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Sinothile Primary School is a public primary school in Zululand district. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

79
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sinothile 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

Zululand district

5 other schools in Zululand district, for comparison against Sinothile Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Sinothile Primary School's 79; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sinothile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinothile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Sinothile Primary School's 79; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sinothile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinothile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sinothile Primary School, 1,651 compared with 79; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sinothile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinothile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Sinothile Primary School, 1,650 compared with 79; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sinothile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinothile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Sinothile Primary School's 79; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sinothile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinothile 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
40 Plot, Phongolakuneningi, Phongola, 3170
Postal
P.o.box 1469, Pongola, 3170
Telephone
063 251 1165
EMIS number
500177859

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sinothile 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 Sinothile Primary School directly, on 063 251 1165, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sinothile 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 Sinothile Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sinothile 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 Zululand besides Sinothile Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Sinothile Primary School?
Sinothile Primary School reported 79 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Sinothile Primary School?
No. Sinothile Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sinothile Primary School a public or private school?
Sinothile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sinothile Primary School?
You can call 063 251 1165. It is located at 40 Plot, Phongolakuneningi, Phongola, 3170.