Sonkabi Senior Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Sonkabi Senior Primary School
Situated in Ward 16, KwaZulu-Natal, Sonkabi Senior Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Umkhanyakude education district. The school recorded 115 learners and 5 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sonkabi Senior Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Sonkabi Senior 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
Sonkabi Senior 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, Sonkabi Senior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 115 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Sonkabi Senior Primary School is situated in Ward 16, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Mtubatuba circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Mtubatuba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Emapheleni Reserve, Mtubatuba, 3935. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 585, Mtubatuba, 3935.
Curriculum & Academics
Sonkabi Senior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sonkabi Senior 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 Sonkabi Senior 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
Emapheleni Reserve, Mtubatuba, 3935
Postal
P.o. Box 585, Mtubatuba, 3935
Phone
+27 72 133 5426Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500258371
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.