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Sonwabile Public School

Public primary school · Chalumna, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

In Chalumna, East London, Sonwabile Public School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Sonwabile Public School is a public primary school serving families in and around Chalumna, East London. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

104
Learners
4
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sonwabile Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Sonwabile Public School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Sonwabile Public School's 104; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonwabile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonwabile Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Sonwabile Public School, 2,087 compared with 104; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sonwabile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonwabile Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonwabile Public School, 2,067 compared with 104; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonwabile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonwabile Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Sonwabile Public School's 104; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonwabile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonwabile Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Sonwabile Public School's 104; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonwabile Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sonwabile Public School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Sonwabile Public School's 104; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonwabile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonwabile Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonwabile Public School, 2,067 compared with 104; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonwabile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sonwabile Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Sonwabile Public School's 104; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sonwabile Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Sonwabile Public School's 104, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sonwabile Public School, 1,372 compared with 104, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Sonwabile Public School for 2027

As a public school, Sonwabile Public School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ncera Village6, East London, 5241
Postal
Ncera Village6 Kidds Beach, East London, 5252
Telephone
078 775 7651
EMIS number
200200806

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sonwabile Public 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 Sonwabile Public School directly, on 078 775 7651, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sonwabile Public 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 Sonwabile Public School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sonwabile Public 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 East London besides Sonwabile Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Sonwabile Public School?
Sonwabile Public School reported 104 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Sonwabile Public School?
No. Sonwabile Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sonwabile Public School a public or private school?
Sonwabile Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sonwabile Public School?
You can call 078 775 7651. It is located at Ncera Village6, East London, 5241.
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