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Sonata Junior Primary School

Public primary school · Libode, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Sonata Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Libode. 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 Sonata Junior Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Libode, Sonata Junior Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

163
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Coastal district with Sonata Junior Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Sonata Junior Primary School's 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonata Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonata Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Sonata Junior Primary School's 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonata Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonata Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonata Junior Primary School, 1,664 compared with 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonata Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonata Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonata Junior Primary School, 1,657 compared with 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonata Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonata Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonata Junior Primary School, 1,646 compared with 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonata Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonata Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Libode

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

  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonata Junior Primary School, 1,646 compared with 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonata Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonata Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bekizulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,578 learners against Sonata Junior Primary School's 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonata Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonata Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sandi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,369 learners against Sonata Junior Primary School's 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonata Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonata Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Patrick's Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonata Junior Primary School, 1,297 compared with 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonata Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonata Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehushe Commercial School teaches considerably more learners than Sonata Junior Primary School, 1,294 compared with 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonata Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonata Junior 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Sonata Junior Primary School for 2027

Sonata Junior Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mlengana Location, Ward 18, Libode, 5160
Postal
Postnet X5311, Umtata, 5160
Telephone
078 576 9087
EMIS number
200401022

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sonata Junior 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 Sonata Junior Primary School directly, on 078 576 9087, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sonata Junior 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 Sonata Junior Primary School the best school in Libode?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sonata Junior 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 Libode besides Sonata Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Libode, including Victor Poto Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sonata Junior Primary School?
Sonata Junior Primary School reported 163 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Sonata Junior Primary School?
No. Sonata Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sonata Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Sonata Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sonata Junior Primary School?
You can call 078 576 9087. It is located at Mlengana Location, Ward 18, Libode, 5160.
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