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Sycamore Christian Academy

PrimaryIndependent EMIS: 500107929

Glenwood, Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal

174
Learners
15:1
Learners per educator
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Sycamore Christian Academy?

Sycamore Christian Academy is an independent primary school in Glenwood, within the Umlazi education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a small school with 174 enrolled learners and 12 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1. EMIS classifies the location as to be updated.

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

Independent school

Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.

Small school

This school has 174 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Sycamore Christian Academy?

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 53% of similar schools

(Independent Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

Contact

Eziphambanweni,4070
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Durban CBD3.4 km
Westville7.8 km
Pinetown14 km
Umhlanga18.9 km
Amanzimtoti22.3 km
Ballito43 km

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What other schools are near Sycamore Christian Academy?

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

Penzance Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,088 learners 62 educators 18:1

Fewer learners per educator than 82% of similar schools

Umbilo · 0.5km away
Seasons Academy
SecondaryIndependent
500 learners 5 educators 100:1

Fewer learners per educator than 0% of similar schools

Cbd · 0.5km away
Durban Girls' High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,190 learners 71 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 80% of similar schools

Glenwood · 0.6km away
Open Air School
Special NeedsPublic
231 learners 31 educators 8:1

Fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools

Umlazi · 0.8km away
Glenwood Junior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
402 learners 18 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 57% of similar schools

Glenwood · 1km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (independent).

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Sycamore Christian Academy.

Keitsleigh School
PrimaryIndependent
161 learners 11 educators 15:1

Fewer learners per educator than 52% of similar schools

Berea
Tree Tops School
PrimaryIndependent
72 learners 4 educators 18:1

Fewer learners per educator than 29% of similar schools

Berea
Tree Tops Junior Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
65 learners 4 educators 16:1

Fewer learners per educator than 40% of similar schools

Berea

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.