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Bay Primary School

Public primary school · Brackenham, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Richards Bay circuit)

Bay Primary School is a public primary school in Brackenham. It currently teaches around 835 learners.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Bay Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Brackenham, Bay Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

835
Learners
30
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bay Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Bay Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Here is how Bay Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under King Cetshwayo district.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bay Primary School, 2,365 compared with 835; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Bay Primary School's 835, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Bay Primary School, 1,929 compared with 835; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Bay Primary School's 835, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Bay Primary School's 835, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
55 Fishtail Road, Brackenham, Richards Bay, 3900
Postal
P.o.box 1894, Richards Bay, 3900
Telephone
035 798 2301
Email
admin@bayprimaryschool.co.za
EMIS number
500255337
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bay Primary 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 Primary School directly, on 035 798 2301 or by email at admin@bayprimaryschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bay Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bay Primary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bay Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Bay Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Bay Primary School?
Bay Primary School reported 835 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Primary School?
Yes, Bay Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Bay Primary School a public or private school?
Bay Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bay Primary School?
You can call 035 798 2301 or email admin@bayprimaryschool.co.za. It is located at 55 Fishtail Road, Brackenham, Richards Bay, 3900.