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Fynnland Senior Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500146298

Fynnland, Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal

628
Learners
24:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Fynnland Senior Primary School?

Fynnland Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Fynnland, within the Umlazi education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 628 enrolled learners and 26 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Fynnland Senior Primary School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 51% of similar schools

(Q5 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

Contact

400 Lighthouse Road,Fynnland Bluff,Durban,4036
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Durban CBD5.1 km
Westville12.6 km
Pinetown18.6 km
Umhlanga20.8 km
Amanzimtoti21.4 km
Ballito44.4 km

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What other schools are near Fynnland Senior Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Bluff Christian Academy
CombinedIndependent
192 learners 19 educators 10:1

Fewer learners per educator than 62% of similar schools

Bluff · 0.1km away
The Kenmont School 500281015
Special NeedsPublic
586 learners 54 educators 11:1

Fewer learners per educator than 49% of similar schools

Fynnland · 0.2km away
Durban Academy
SecondaryPublicQ5
747 learners 35 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 59% of similar schools

Bluff · 0.4km away
Bushlands Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
466 learners 18 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 41% of similar schools

Bluff · 0.7km away
Marlborough Park Junior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
329 learners 14 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 53% of similar schools

Bluff · 1.2km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 5.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Fynnland Senior Primary School.

Bushlands Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
466 learners 18 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 41% of similar schools

Bluff
Marlborough Park Junior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
329 learners 14 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 53% of similar schools

Bluff
Brighton Beach School
PrimaryPublicQ5
452 learners 22 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 67% of similar schools

Umlazi

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.