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Sonkosi Primary School

Public primary school · Tsomo, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Sonkosi Primary School, a public primary school serving Tsomo, Stutterheim. 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 Sonkosi Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sonkosi Primary School is a public primary school in Tsomo, Stutterheim. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

84
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sonkosi 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

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Sonkosi Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonkosi Primary School, 1,527 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonkosi Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Sonkosi Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonkosi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonkosi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Sonkosi Primary School, 1,400 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonkosi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonkosi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonkosi Primary School, 1,310 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonkosi Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonkosi Primary School, 1,219 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonkosi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonkosi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Stutterheim

Zooming into Stutterheim, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sonkosi Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sonkosi Primary School, 1,224 compared with 84; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sonkosi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonkosi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonkosi Primary School, 1,001 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonkosi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonkosi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Sonkosi Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonkosi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonkosi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Stutterheim High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 790 learners against Sonkosi Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonkosi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonkosi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mlungisi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 568 learners against Sonkosi Primary School's 84, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Sonkosi Primary School for 2027

Sonkosi 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
Xolobe A/A, Tsomo,
Postal
P.o. Box 589, Stutterheim, Stutterheim, 4930
Telephone
083 241 1390
EMIS number
200300753

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sonkosi 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 Sonkosi Primary School directly, on 083 241 1390, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sonkosi 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 Sonkosi Primary School the best school in Stutterheim?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sonkosi 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 Stutterheim besides Sonkosi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Stutterheim, including Kubusie Combined School.
How big are the classes at Sonkosi Primary School?
Sonkosi Primary School reported 84 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Sonkosi Primary School?
No. Sonkosi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sonkosi Primary School a public or private school?
Sonkosi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sonkosi Primary School?
You can call 083 241 1390. It is located at Xolobe A/A, Tsomo,.
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