Sinothandojunior Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Sinothandojunior Primary School
Situated in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, Sinothandojunior Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Zululand education district. The school recorded 496 learners and 16 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sinothandojunior 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, Sinothandojunior 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
Sinothandojunior 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, Sinothandojunior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 496 learners with a teaching staff of 16 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
Sinothandojunior Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Ncotshane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Uphongolo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Buckham Street, Ncotshane, Pongola, 3170. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 304, Pongola, 3170.
Curriculum & Academics
Sinothandojunior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sinothandojunior 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 municipality and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sinothandojunior 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
Buckham Street, Ncotshane, Pongola, 3170
Postal
P.o. Box 304, Pongola, 3170
Phone
+27 34 316 4509Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500266770
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.