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Schools in Sydenham

Nelson Mandela, Eastern Cape

5
Schools
2
Primary
2
Secondary
24:1
Avg learners per educator

Sydenham falls within the Nelson Mandela education district of Eastern Cape. It has 5 registered schools, including 2 primary and 2 secondary. The average learner-to-educator ratio across the area is 24:1.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

Showing 5 of 5 schools
Bonzai High School
SecondaryIndependent
250 learners 19 educators 13:1

Fewer learners per educator than 39% of similar schools

Sydenham
Dr Viljoen Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
611 learners 19 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 12% of similar schools

Sydenham
Happy Home Academy
CombinedIndependent
603 learners 30 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 29% of similar schools

Sydenham
Hoƫrskool CilliƩ
SecondaryPublicQ4
898 learners 35 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

Sydenham
Sydenham Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,123 learners 39 educators 29:1

Fewer learners per educator than 11% of similar schools

Sydenham

School data sourced from the Department of Basic Education (EMIS). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province group. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology