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Sophunga Primary School

Public primary school · Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Inanda North circuit)

Sophunga Primary School is a public primary school in Inanda. 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 Sophunga Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Inanda, Sophunga Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

476
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Sophunga Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Sophunga Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Sophunga Primary School's 476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophunga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophunga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Sophunga Primary School's 476, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sophunga Primary School, 2,020 compared with 476, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Sophunga Primary School's 476, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Sophunga Primary School's 476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophunga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophunga 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Amatikwe C/O Abalindi Welfare Village, , Phola Mission, Durban, 4310
Postal
P.o.box 43513, Inanda, 4310
Telephone
031 518 2032
Email
ntombeningimajola@gmail.com
EMIS number
500273948

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sophunga 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 Sophunga Primary School directly, on 031 518 2032 or by email at ntombeningimajola@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sophunga 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 Sophunga Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sophunga 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 Pinetown besides Sophunga Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Sophunga Primary School?
Sophunga Primary School reported 476 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Sophunga Primary School?
No. Sophunga Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sophunga Primary School a public or private school?
Sophunga Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sophunga Primary School?
You can call 031 518 2032 or email ntombeningimajola@gmail.com. It is located at Amatikwe C/O Abalindi Welfare Village, , Phola Mission, Durban, 4310.