Primary Public No Fee Q3

Sabokwe Primary School

Near Police Station, KwaZulu-Natal

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Learners (2025)
1,524
Educators (2025)
42
Learner : Educator
36.3:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
N/A
About this school

Overview

Sabokwe Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Near Police Station, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,524 learners and is staffed by 42 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 36:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the King Cetshwayo education district.

EMIS
500257150
Phase
Primary
Sector
Public
Quintile
Q3
Learners (2025)
1,524
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 300 other primary schools in King Cetshwayo.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
36.3:1
vs 28.3:1 area average
Ranks 250th of 301
Fees & funding

School fees

Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)

Sabokwe Primary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.

Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.

Fee questions

How much are school fees at Sabokwe Primary School for 2027?

Tuition at Sabokwe Primary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q3) by the Department of Basic Education in the King Cetshwayo district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 081 235 6436 or email sabokwe-ps@kznschools.gov.za for specifics.

Is Sabokwe Primary School a no-fee school?

Yes, Sabokwe Primary School is officially a no-fee school (Q3), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the King Cetshwayo district. No tuition is charged to any of its 1,524 learners.

What is the quintile of Sabokwe Primary School and what does it mean for fees?

As a Q3 public primary school (Grades R–7) in the King Cetshwayo district, Sabokwe Primary School is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.

Admissions

How to apply

Applications to Sabokwe Primary School for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly with Sabokwe Primary School and confirmed through the KZN Department of Education in the King Cetshwayo education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to KwaZulu-Natal.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Sabokwe Primary School

    Call 081 235 6436 or email sabokwe-ps@kznschools.gov.za to confirm whether Sabokwe Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Register your details with the KZN Department of Education and submit the application form directly at Sabokwe Primary School.

  3. 3
    Submit your documents

    Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Sabokwe Primary School during the school's published admission window.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Sabokwe Primary School is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.

  5. 5
    Confirm placement and enrol

    Wait for confirmation from Sabokwe Primary School. If declined, you may appeal at the King Cetshwayo district office under the KZN Department of Education.

Documents typically required
  • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
  • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
  • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
  • Latest school report
  • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
  • Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)

Admissions questions

How do I apply to Sabokwe Primary School for the next school year?

To apply to Sabokwe Primary School for the next academic year, complete the KZN Department of Education pre-registration and submit the school's own form at Sabokwe Primary School. In KZN, applications are submitted directly to the school and confirmed via the KZN DoE district office. For confirmation of available places, contact Sabokwe Primary School via phone 081 235 6436 or email sabokwe-ps@kznschools.gov.za.

What documents do I need to apply at Sabokwe Primary School?

Sabokwe Primary School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Sabokwe Primary School (phone 081 235 6436 or email sabokwe-ps@kznschools.gov.za) for any school-specific requirements.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
Ntambanana Near,Zsm Industrial,Empangeni,3880
Postal address
P.O.Box 957,Empangeni,3880
Telephone
081 235 6436
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
500257150
Circuit
Ntambanana
Ward
52802033.0
Local municipality
uMhlathuze Local Municipality
District municipality
King Cetshwayo
Section 21 status
NO
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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