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Sobhuza Primary School

Public primary school · Carolina, Carolina, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Sobhuza Primary School is a public primary school based in Carolina. The school's roll stands at roughly 978 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Sobhuza Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Carolina, Sobhuza Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

978
Learners
28
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sobhuza Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Sobhuza Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Sobhuza Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Sobhuza Primary School's 978, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Sobhuza Primary School's 978; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobhuza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobhuza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sobhuza Primary School, 2,165 compared with 978, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Sobhuza Primary School's 978; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobhuza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobhuza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sobhuza Primary School, 2,087 compared with 978; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobhuza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobhuza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Carolina

And within Carolina itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ezenzeleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,448 learners against Sobhuza Primary School's 978, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Carolina Combined School is a similar size to Sobhuza Primary School, with 1,068 learners against 978; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sobhuza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobhuza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Violet Jiyane Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sobhuza Primary School, at 1,005 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sobhuza Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Zinikeleni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sobhuza Primary School, at 1,004 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobhuza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobhuza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Carolina Academyse School is noticeably smaller, with 524 learners against Sobhuza Primary School's 978; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sobhuza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobhuza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Site 2180 Silobela Township, Carolina, Carolina, 1185
Postal
Po Box 256 Carolina 1185
Telephone
017 843 2001
EMIS number
800021907

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sobhuza 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 Sobhuza Primary School directly, on 017 843 2001, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sobhuza 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 Sobhuza Primary School the best school in Carolina?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sobhuza 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 Carolina besides Sobhuza Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Carolina, including Ezenzeleni Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sobhuza Primary School?
Sobhuza Primary School reported 978 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Sobhuza Primary School?
Yes, Sobhuza 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 Sobhuza Primary School a public or private school?
Sobhuza Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sobhuza Primary School?
You can call 017 843 2001. It is located at Site 2180 Silobela Township, Carolina, Carolina, 1185.
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