St.Theresas R.C. Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About St.Theresas R.C. Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St.Theresas R.C. Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
St.Theresas R.C. Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
St.Theresas R.C. Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, St.Theresas R.C. Primary School reported a total enrollment of 619 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
St.Theresas R.C. Primary School is situated in Sydenham, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Durban West circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 7 St Theresa Road, Sydenham, Umlazi, 4091. For postal correspondence, use: Post Office, Mayville, 4091.
Curriculum & Academics
St.Theresas R.C. Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St.Theresas R.C. Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by church and the school buildings are owned by church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St.Theresas R.C. Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
7 St Theresa Road, Sydenham, Umlazi, 4091
Postal
Post Office, Mayville, 4091
Phone
+27 31 208 9477Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500276871
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.