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St.Theresas R.C. Primary School
Sydenham, KwaZulu-Natal
St.Theresas R.C. Primary School is a public primary school in Sydenham, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 619 learners and 19 educators, about 32.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 619 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 32.6 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 235 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500276871 |
Address and location
| Street address | 7 St Theresa Road,sydenham,umlazi,4091 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Post Office,mayville,4091 |
| Town | Sydenham |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Durban West |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500025 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about St.Theresas R.C. Primary School
Is St.Theresas R.C. Primary School a public or private school?
St.Theresas R.C. Primary School is a public primary school.
Does St.Theresas R.C. Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at St.Theresas R.C. Primary School?
619 learners and 19 educators (about 32.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 235 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of St.Theresas R.C. Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500276871.
Where is St.Theresas R.C. Primary School?
7 St Theresa Road,sydenham,umlazi,4091. It is in Sydenham, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 208 9477.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.