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Sonop Primary School

Public primary school · Retief, Despatch, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

In Retief, Despatch, Sonop Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 578 learners.

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

Sonop Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Retief, Despatch. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

578
Learners
28
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Sonop Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Sonop Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Sonop Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonop Primary School, 2,290 compared with 578; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonop Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonop Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Sonop Primary School, 1,736 compared with 578; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonop Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonop Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Sonop Primary School, 1,668 compared with 578; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonop Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonop Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonop Primary School, 1,655 compared with 578; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonop Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonop Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonop Primary School, 1,606 compared with 578, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Despatch

Zooming into Despatch, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sonop Primary School.

  • Despatch Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonop Primary School, 987 compared with 578, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Despatch High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 926 learners against Sonop Primary School's 578; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonop Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonop Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nomathamsanqa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 926 learners against Sonop Primary School's 578, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 899 learners against Sonop Primary School's 578; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonop Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonop Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Susannah Fourie Primary School is a similar size to Sonop Primary School, with 670 learners against 578, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Sonop Primary School for 2027

Sonop 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
23 Bree Street, Retief, Despatch, 6219
Postal
P O Box 193, Despatch, 6219
Telephone
041 110 0779
Website
sonop.co.za
EMIS number
200100715

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sonop 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 Sonop Primary School directly, on 041 110 0779, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sonop 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 Sonop Primary School the best school in Despatch?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sonop 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 Despatch besides Sonop Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Despatch, including Despatch Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sonop Primary School?
Sonop Primary School reported 578 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Sonop Primary School?
Yes, Sonop 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 Sonop Primary School a public or private school?
Sonop Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sonop Primary School?
You can call 041 110 0779. It is located at 23 Bree Street, Retief, Despatch, 6219.
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