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Sodwana Bay Primary School

Private primary school · Qongwane, KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Mbazwana circuit)

Welcome to Sodwana Bay Primary School, a private primary school serving Qongwane. Around 136 learners are enrolled here.

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

Sodwana Bay Primary School is a private primary school in Qongwane. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

136
Learners
9
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Sodwana Bay Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Umkhanyakude district

5 other schools in Umkhanyakude district, for comparison against Sodwana Bay Primary School.

  • Thongwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,881 learners against Sodwana Bay Primary School's 136; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sinethezekile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sodwana Bay Primary School, 2,527 compared with 136; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vezobala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Sodwana Bay Primary School's 136; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Namaneni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sodwana Bay Primary School, 1,582 compared with 136; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sodwana Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masibonisane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sodwana Bay Primary School, 1,579 compared with 136; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sodwana Bay 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
Qongwane Area Qongwane Mbazwana 3974
Telephone
072 750 7708
Email
sodwanabayprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500444037

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sodwana Bay 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 Sodwana Bay Primary School directly, on 072 750 7708 or by email at sodwanabayprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sodwana Bay 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 Sodwana Bay Primary School the best school in Umkhanyakude?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sodwana Bay Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Umkhanyakude besides Sodwana Bay Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umkhanyakude.
How big are the classes at Sodwana Bay Primary School?
Sodwana Bay Primary School reported 136 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Sodwana Bay Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Sodwana Bay Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Sodwana Bay Primary School a public or private school?
Sodwana Bay Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Sodwana Bay Primary School?
You can call 072 750 7708 or email sodwanabayprimary@gmail.com. It is located at Qongwane Area Qongwane Mbazwana 3974.