Sweetwaters Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Sweetwaters Primary School
In the rural area of Sweetwaters Area, KwaZulu-Natal, Sweetwaters Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Umgungundlovu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 354 learners with a teaching staff of 13, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sweetwaters 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, Sweetwaters 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
Sweetwaters 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, Sweetwaters Primary School reported a total enrollment of 354 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Sweetwaters Primary School is situated in Sweetwaters Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Edendale circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1137 D Mhlelembana Road, Sweetwaters, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3254, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Curriculum & Academics
Sweetwaters Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sweetwaters Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Sweetwaters 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
1137 D Mhlelembana Road, Sweetwaters, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
P.o. Box 3254, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Phone
+27 33 324 4011Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500279202
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.