Sinathing Junior Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Sinathing Junior Primary School
Serving the Near Amakholwa High School community in KwaZulu-Natal, Sinathing Junior Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Umgungundlovu education district. In 2025, the school reported 1107 learners and 33 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sinathing Junior 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, Sinathing Junior 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
Sinathing Junior 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, Sinathing Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,107 learners with a teaching staff of 33 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Sinathing Junior Primary School is situated in Near Amakholwa High School, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Edendale circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Sinathing Road, Sinathingedenvale, Pietermaritzburg, 3217. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X210, Edendale, 3217.
Curriculum & Academics
Sinathing Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sinathing Junior Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Sinathing Junior 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
Sinathing Road, Sinathingedenvale, Pietermaritzburg, 3217
Postal
Private Bag X210, Edendale, 3217
Phone
+27 33 399 9002Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500266252
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.