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Sydenham Primary School

Public primary school · Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Sydenham Primary School is a public primary school based in Sydenham, Port Elizabeth. Around 1,123 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Sydenham Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, Sydenham Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,123
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sydenham Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Sydenham Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Sydenham Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Sydenham Primary School's 1,123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sydenham Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sydenham Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Sydenham Primary School's 1,123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sydenham Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sydenham Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Sydenham Primary School's 1,123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sydenham Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sydenham Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Sydenham Primary School's 1,123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sydenham Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sydenham Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Sydenham Primary School's 1,123, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Port Elizabeth

And within Port Elizabeth itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Sydenham Primary School's 1,123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sydenham Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sydenham Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School is a similar size to Sydenham Primary School, with 1,464 learners against 1,123, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School sits in roughly the same size range as Sydenham Primary School, at 1,174 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sydenham Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sydenham Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Westville Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sydenham Primary School, at 1,158 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sydenham Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sydenham Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cedarberg Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sydenham Primary School, at 1,087 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Sydenham Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Sydenham Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Loch Street, Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Postal
, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Telephone
041 484 5250
EMIS number
200100766

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sydenham Primary School?
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 Sydenham Primary School directly, on 041 484 5250, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sydenham Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Sydenham Primary School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sydenham Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Port Elizabeth besides Sydenham Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sydenham Primary School?
Sydenham Primary School reported 1,123 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Sydenham Primary School?
Yes, Sydenham Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Sydenham Primary School a public or private school?
Sydenham Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sydenham Primary School?
You can call 041 484 5250. It is located at Loch Street, Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, 6001.
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