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Bay Christian School

Private combined school · Bluewater Bay, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Bay Christian School, a private combined school serving Bluewater Bay, Port Elizabeth. Around 105 learners are enrolled here.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bay Christian School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bay Christian School is a private combined school in Bluewater Bay, Port Elizabeth. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

105
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Bay Christian School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Bay Christian School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bay Christian School, 2,290 compared with 105; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bay Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Bay Christian School, 1,736 compared with 105; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bay Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Bay Christian School, 1,668 compared with 105; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bay Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bay Christian School, 1,655 compared with 105; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bay Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bay Christian School, 1,606 compared with 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Port Elizabeth

Zooming into Port Elizabeth, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bay Christian School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bay Christian School, 2,290 compared with 105; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bay Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against Bay Christian School's 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Bay Christian School's 105; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bay Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Westville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bay Christian School, 1,158 compared with 105; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bay Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sydenham Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,123 learners against Bay Christian School's 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
70 Hillcrest Drive, Bluewater Bay, Port Elizabeth, 6210
Telephone
041 466 2520
EMIS number
200200982
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bay Christian 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 Bay Christian School directly, on 041 466 2520, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bay Christian 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bay Christian School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bay Christian School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Port Elizabeth besides Bay Christian School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bay Christian School?
Bay Christian School reported 105 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Bay Christian School?
Yes. As a private school, Bay Christian School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Bay Christian School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bay Christian School.
Is Bay Christian School a public or private school?
Bay Christian School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Bay Christian School?
You can call 041 466 2520. It is located at 70 Hillcrest Drive, Bluewater Bay, Port Elizabeth, 6210.
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