Sydenham Primary School
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Sydenham Primary School
Sydenham Primary School functions as a public primary school in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, falling within the Nelson Mandela education district. The school recorded 1123 learners and 39 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sydenham Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Sydenham 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
Sydenham Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Sydenham Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,123 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Sydenham Primary School is situated in Port Elizabeth (Sydenham), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Loch Street, Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, 6001. For postal correspondence, use: Port Elizabeth, 6001.
Curriculum & Academics
Sydenham Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sydenham Primary School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sydenham 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
Loch Street, Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Postal
Port Elizabeth, 6001
Phone
+27 41 484 5250Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100766
Department of Basic Education
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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.