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Elsen Bridging School

Private combined school · Central, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Elsen Bridging School, a private combined school serving Central, Gqeberha. The school's roll stands at roughly 104 learners.

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

Elsen Bridging School is a private combined school in Central, Gqeberha. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

104
Learners
20
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Elsen Bridging School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Elsen Bridging School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elsen Bridging School, 2,290 compared with 104; 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 Elsen Bridging School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Elsen Bridging School, 1,736 compared with 104; 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 Elsen Bridging School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Elsen Bridging School, 1,668 compared with 104; 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 Elsen Bridging School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elsen Bridging School, 1,655 compared with 104; 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 Elsen Bridging School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Elsen Bridging School, 1,606 compared with 104; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Elsen Bridging School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Elsen Bridging School, 1,736 compared with 104; 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 Elsen Bridging School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Elsen Bridging School, 1,668 compared with 104; 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 Elsen Bridging School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elsen Bridging School, 1,655 compared with 104; 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 Elsen Bridging School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Elsen Bridging School, 1,606 compared with 104; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elsen Bridging School, 1,601 compared with 104; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elsen Bridging 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
21 Bird Street, Central, Gqeberha, 6001
Telephone
041 582 3289
EMIS number
200101021

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Elsen Bridging 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 Elsen Bridging School directly, on 041 582 3289, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Elsen Bridging 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Elsen Bridging School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Elsen Bridging School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Elsen Bridging School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Elsen Bridging School?
Elsen Bridging School reported 104 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 5 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 Elsen Bridging School?
Yes. As a private school, Elsen Bridging 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 Elsen Bridging School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Elsen Bridging School.
Is Elsen Bridging School a public or private school?
Elsen Bridging School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Elsen Bridging School?
You can call 041 582 3289. It is located at 21 Bird Street, Central, Gqeberha, 6001.
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