Sinaye Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Sinaye Primary School
With EMIS number 500266289, Sinaye Primary School is a public primary school located in Uqhume Street, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the King Cetshwayo district. The 2025 academic year saw 1164 enrolled learners instructed by 37 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sinaye 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, Sinaye 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
Sinaye 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, Sinaye Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,164 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Sinaye Primary School is situated in Uqhume Street, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Richards Bay circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 764 Uqhume Street, Enseleni, Richards Bay, 3910. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 7265, Empangenirail, 3910.
Curriculum & Academics
Sinaye Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sinaye 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sinaye 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
764 Uqhume Street, Enseleni, Richards Bay, 3910
Postal
P.o. Box 7265, Empangenirail, 3910
Phone
+27 35 795 1225Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500266289
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.