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Sydenham Primary School

Public primary school · Sydenham, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Durban West circuit)

Welcome to Sydenham Primary School, a public primary school serving Sydenham. It currently teaches around 616 learners.

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Sydenham Primary School is a public primary school in Sydenham. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

616
Learners
18
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Sydenham Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Sydenham Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Sydenham Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Sydenham Primary School, 2,782 compared with 616; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sydenham Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% 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.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sydenham Primary School, 1,964 compared with 616, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Sydenham Primary School's 616, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Sydenham Primary School's 616; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sydenham Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Sydenham Primary School's 616, 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
58 Clare Sydenham Road, Clare Hills, Durban, 4091
Postal
Post Office, Sydenham, 4091
Telephone
031 208 3897
Email
sydenhamps@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500279276

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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 031 208 3897 or by email at sydenhamps@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sydenham Primary School?
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 Sydenham Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
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 Umlazi besides Sydenham Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Sydenham Primary School?
Sydenham Primary School reported 616 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 031 208 3897 or email sydenhamps@telkomsa.net. It is located at 58 Clare Sydenham Road, Clare Hills, Durban, 4091.