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Bonzai High School

Private secondary school · Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Bonzai High School is a private secondary school in Sydenham, Port Elizabeth. It currently teaches around 250 learners.

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

Located in Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, Bonzai High School is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

250
Learners
19
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bonzai High 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 Bonzai High School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Bonzai High School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Bonzai High School's 250; 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 Bonzai High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Bonzai High School's 250; 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 Bonzai High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Bonzai High School's 250; 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 Bonzai High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Bonzai High School's 250; 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 Bonzai High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Bonzai High School's 250; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Port Elizabeth

And within Port Elizabeth itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Bonzai High School's 250; 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 Bonzai High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonzai High School, 1,464 compared with 250; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School teaches considerably more learners than Bonzai High School, 1,174 compared with 250; 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 Bonzai High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Westville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,158 learners against Bonzai High School's 250; 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 Bonzai High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sydenham Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonzai High School, 1,123 compared with 250; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Nr 9 Somers Road, Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Telephone
041 484 5852
EMIS number
200101052

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bonzai High 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 Bonzai High School directly, on 041 484 5852, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bonzai High 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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bonzai High School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bonzai High 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 Bonzai High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bonzai High School?
Bonzai High School reported 250 learners and 19 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 Bonzai High School?
Yes. As a private school, Bonzai High 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 Bonzai High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bonzai High School.
Is Bonzai High School a public or private school?
Bonzai High School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Bonzai High School?
You can call 041 484 5852. It is located at Nr 9 Somers Road, Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, 6001.
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