Schools in Sydenham
NELSON MANDELA, Eastern Cape
5
Schools
2
Primary
2
Secondary
24:1
Avg L:E Ratio
Sydenham falls within the NELSON MANDELA education district of Eastern Cape. It has 5 registered schools, including 2 primary and 2 secondary. The average learner-to-educator ratio across the area is 24:1.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
Showing 5 of 5 schools
Bonzai High School
SecondaryIndependent
250 learners 19 educators 13:1
Lower L:E ratio than 39%
Sydenham
Dr Viljoen Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
611 learners 19 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 12%
Sydenham
Sydenham Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,123 learners 39 educators 29:1
Lower L:E ratio than 11%
Sydenham
School data sourced from the Department of Basic Education (EMIS). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province group. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology