Sidwadwa Primary School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Sidwadwa Primary School
Sidwadwa Primary School (EMIS: 200401405) is a public primary school situated in Mthatha, Eastern Cape and managed by the Or Tambo Inland education district. The 2025 academic year saw 506 enrolled learners instructed by 20 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sidwadwa 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
Sidwadwa Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Sidwadwa 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Sidwadwa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 506 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Sidwadwa Primary School is situated in Mthatha, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 22 Amazon Street, Sidwadwa View, Mthatha, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 589, Mthatha, 5099.
Curriculum & Academics
Sidwadwa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sidwadwa Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sidwadwa 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
22 Amazon Street, Sidwadwa View, Mthatha, 5099
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 589, Mthatha, 5099
Phone
+27 47 537 0217Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200401405
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.