Sydenham Primary School
Sydenham, NELSON MANDELA, Eastern Cape
About This School
Sydenham Primary School is a public primary school in Sydenham, within the NELSON MANDELA education district of the Eastern Cape. It is a large school with 1 123 enrolled learners.
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.
Learner-Educator Ratio Context
Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.
(Q5 Primary schools in Eastern Cape)
Nearby Schools
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Distance to Major Centres
Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)
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Location
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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Class size comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. 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.