Sodwana Bay Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Sodwana Bay Primary School
Operating as a independent institution, Sodwana Bay Primary School is a primary school located in Qongwane within KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district. The 2025 school year recorded 136 learners taught by 9 educators, achieving a ratio of 15:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Sodwana Bay Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Sodwana Bay 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, Sodwana Bay Primary School reported a total enrollment of 136 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Sodwana Bay Primary School is situated in Qongwane, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Mbazwana circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Umhlabuyalingana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Qongwane Area Qongwane Mbazwana 3974. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Sodwana Bay Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sodwana Bay 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500444037
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.