Sonwabo Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Sonwabo Primary School
A public institution, Sonwabo Primary School functions as a primary school located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Metro South education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1013 learners were enrolled, taught by 27 educators at a ratio of 38:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sonwabo 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, Sonwabo 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
Sonwabo Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Sonwabo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,013 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Sonwabo Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Guguletu), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 7 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Ny 73 P.o. Guguletu 7750. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 72 Guguletu Unknown 7750.
Curriculum & Academics
Sonwabo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sonwabo 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 Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sonwabo 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
Ny 73 P.o. Guguletu 7750
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 72 Guguletu Unknown 7750
Phone
+27 21 638 2449Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106042113
Department of Basic Education
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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.