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Sycamore Christian Academy

Private primary school · Glenwood, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

Welcome to Sycamore Christian Academy, a private primary school serving Glenwood. Around 174 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sycamore Christian Academy, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sycamore Christian Academy is a private primary school in Glenwood. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

174
Learners
12
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Sycamore Christian Academy sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Sycamore Christian Academy.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Sycamore Christian Academy, 2,782 compared with 174; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sycamore Christian Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sycamore Christian Academy, 1,964 compared with 174; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Sycamore Christian Academy's 174; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Sycamore Christian Academy's 174; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Sycamore Christian Academy's 174; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Eziphambanweni, 4070
Postal
P.o.box 39423, Queensburgh, 4070
Telephone
031 205 7838
Website
sycamoreacademy.co.za
Email
office@sycamoreacademy.co.za
EMIS number
500107929

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sycamore Christian Academy?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Sycamore Christian Academy directly, on 031 205 7838 or by email at finance@sycamoreacademy.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sycamore Christian Academy?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Sycamore Christian Academy the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sycamore Christian Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Sycamore Christian Academy?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Sycamore Christian Academy?
Sycamore Christian Academy reported 174 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Sycamore Christian Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Sycamore Christian Academy sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Sycamore Christian Academy a public or private school?
Sycamore Christian Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Sycamore Christian Academy?
You can call 031 205 7838 or email finance@sycamoreacademy.co.za. It is located at Eziphambanweni, 4070.