Sabokwe Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Sabokwe Primary School
A public primary school serving the Near Police Station community in KwaZulu-Natal, Sabokwe Primary School operates under the King Cetshwayo education district. The school recorded 1524 learners and 42 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sabokwe Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Sabokwe Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Sabokwe Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Sabokwe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,524 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Sabokwe Primary School is situated in Near Police Station, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ntambanana circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ntambanana Near, Zsm Industrial, Empangeni, 3880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 957, Empangeni, 3880.
Curriculum & Academics
Sabokwe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sabokwe Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sabokwe Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Ntambanana Near, Zsm Industrial, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o. Box 957, Empangeni, 3880
Phone
+27 81 235 6436Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500257150
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.