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Best Start Private School

Private primary school · Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Best Start Private School is a private primary school based in 99. The school's roll stands at roughly 130 learners.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Best Start Private School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In 99, Best Start Private School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

130
Learners
11
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Best Start Private School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Best Start Private School directly for the current fee schedule.


District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Best Start Private School's 130; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Best Start Private School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Best Start Private School's 130; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Best Start Private School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Best Start Private School, 1,664 compared with 130; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Best Start Private School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Best Start Private School, 1,657 compared with 130; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Best Start Private School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Best Start Private School, 1,646 compared with 130; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Best Start Private School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

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
Ursuline Sister's Convent, Newtown, Ngqeleni, 5140
EMIS number
200601206

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Best Start Private School?
No phone number or email is on record for Best Start Private School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Best Start Private 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 Best Start Private School the best school in Or Tambo Coastal?
No matric pass rate is on record for Best Start Private School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Or Tambo Coastal besides Best Start Private School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Or Tambo Coastal.
How big are the classes at Best Start Private School?
Best Start Private School reported 130 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Best Start Private School?
Yes. As a private school, Best Start Private 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.
Is Best Start Private School a public or private school?
Best Start Private School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Best Start Private School?
It is located at Ursuline Sister's Convent, Newtown, Ngqeleni, 5140.