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Sobethu Primary School

Public primary school · Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ncotshane circuit)

In Pongola, Sobethu Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Sobethu Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Sobethu Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Pongola. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

338
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sobethu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Sobethu Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Sobethu Primary School's 338; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sobethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobethu 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 Sobethu Primary School's 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sobethu Primary School, 1,651 compared with 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Sobethu Primary School, 1,650 compared with 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobethu 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 Sobethu Primary School's 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobethu 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
Msuzwaneni Area Pongola Pongola 3170
Postal
P.o.box 512, Pongola, 3170
Telephone
078 613 6972
Email
nkosidh@gmail.com
EMIS number
500441373

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sobethu 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 Sobethu Primary School directly, on 078 613 6972 or by email at nkosidh@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sobethu 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 Sobethu Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sobethu 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 Sobethu Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Sobethu Primary School?
Sobethu Primary School reported 338 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Sobethu Primary School?
No. Sobethu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sobethu Primary School a public or private school?
Sobethu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sobethu Primary School?
You can call 078 613 6972 or email nkosidh@gmail.com. It is located at Msuzwaneni Area Pongola Pongola 3170.