Sibongamandla Junior Primary School.
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Sibongamandla Junior Primary School.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sibongamandla Junior 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, Sibongamandla Junior 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
Sibongamandla Junior 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, Sibongamandla Junior Primary School. reported a total enrollment of 1,219 learners with a teaching staff of 32 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
Sibongamandla Junior Primary School. is situated in Machibisa, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Imbali circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Pannoit Street, Edendale, Pietermaritzburg, 3216. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 282, Plessislaer, 3216.
Curriculum & Academics
Sibongamandla Junior Primary School. is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sibongamandla Junior 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 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 Sibongamandla Junior 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
Pannoit Street, Edendale, Pietermaritzburg, 3216
Postal
P.o. Box 282, Plessislaer, 3216
Phone
+27 33 398 6655Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500263107
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.