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Bluewater Bay Primary School

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

Welcome to Bluewater Bay Primary School, a public primary school serving Bluewater Bay, Gqeberha. Around 474 learners are enrolled here.

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

Bluewater Bay Primary School is a public primary school in Bluewater Bay, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

474
Learners
21
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Bluewater Bay Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Bluewater Bay Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Bluewater Bay Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bluewater Bay Primary School, 2,290 compared with 474; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bluewater Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bluewater Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Bluewater Bay Primary School, 1,736 compared with 474; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bluewater Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bluewater Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Bluewater Bay Primary School, 1,668 compared with 474; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bluewater Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bluewater Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bluewater Bay Primary School, 1,655 compared with 474; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bluewater Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bluewater Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bluewater Bay Primary School, 1,606 compared with 474, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Bluewater Bay Primary School, 1,736 compared with 474; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bluewater Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bluewater Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Bluewater Bay Primary School, 1,668 compared with 474; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bluewater Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bluewater Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bluewater Bay Primary School, 1,655 compared with 474; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bluewater Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bluewater Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bluewater Bay Primary School, 1,606 compared with 474, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bluewater Bay Primary School, 1,601 compared with 474; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bluewater Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bluewater Bay 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 Bluewater Bay Primary School for 2027

Bluewater Bay 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
12 Claude Crescent, Bluewater Bay, Gqeberha, 6210
Postal
P.o. Box 61194, Bluewater Bay, Port Elizabeth, 6212
Telephone
041 466 1680
EMIS number
200100071

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bluewater 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 Bluewater Bay Primary School directly, on 041 466 1680, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bluewater Bay 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 Bluewater Bay Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bluewater 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 Gqeberha besides Bluewater Bay Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Bluewater Bay Primary School?
Bluewater Bay Primary School reported 474 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Bluewater Bay Primary School?
Yes, Bluewater 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 Bluewater Bay Primary School a public or private school?
Bluewater Bay Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bluewater Bay Primary School?
You can call 041 466 1680. It is located at 12 Claude Crescent, Bluewater Bay, Gqeberha, 6210.
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