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Bayview Primary School

Public primary school · Helenvale, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Bayview Primary School, a public primary school serving Helenvale, Gqeberha. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Bayview Primary School is a public primary school in Helenvale, Gqeberha. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

249
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bayview Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Bayview Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bayview Primary School, 2,290 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bayview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bayview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Bayview Primary School, 1,736 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bayview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bayview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Bayview Primary School, 1,668 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bayview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bayview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bayview Primary School, 1,655 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bayview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bayview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bayview Primary School, 1,606 compared with 249, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bayview Primary School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Bayview Primary School, 1,736 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bayview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bayview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Bayview Primary School, 1,668 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bayview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bayview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bayview Primary School, 1,655 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bayview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bayview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bayview Primary School, 1,606 compared with 249, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bayview Primary School, 1,601 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bayview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bayview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bayview Primary School for 2027

Bayview Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Pott Street, Helenvale, Gqeberha, 6020
Postal
P.o Box 16018, Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth, 6020
Telephone
041 476 0222
EMIS number
200100050
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bayview 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 Bayview Primary School directly, on 041 476 0222, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bayview Primary 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bayview Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bayview 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 Gqeberha besides Bayview Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Bayview Primary School?
Bayview Primary School reported 249 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Bayview Primary School?
No. Bayview Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bayview Primary School a public or private school?
Bayview Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bayview Primary School?
You can call 041 476 0222. It is located at Pott Street, Helenvale, Gqeberha, 6020.
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