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Gateway Christian School

Private primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Imbali circuit)

In Umgungundlovu district, Gateway Christian School operates as a private primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 353 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Gateway Christian School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Gateway Christian School is a private primary school serving families in and around Umgungundlovu district. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

353
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Gateway Christian 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

Umgungundlovu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umgungundlovu district with Gateway Christian School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Gateway Christian School, 2,003 compared with 353; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gateway Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Gateway Christian School's 353; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Gateway Christian School's 353; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gateway Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Gateway Christian School's 353; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gateway Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Gateway Christian School, 1,640 compared with 353; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gateway Christian 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3209
Postal
P.o.box 101071, Scottsville, 3209
Telephone
033 845 0400
Website
gatewaychristianschool.co.za
Email
secretery@gatewaychristianschool.co.za
EMIS number
500339142

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gateway Christian 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 Gateway Christian School directly, on 033 845 0400 or by email at principal@gatewaychristianschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gateway Christian 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 Gateway Christian School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gateway Christian School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Gateway Christian School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Gateway Christian School?
Gateway Christian School reported 353 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Gateway Christian School?
Yes. As a private school, Gateway Christian 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 Gateway Christian School a public or private school?
Gateway Christian School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Gateway Christian School?
You can call 033 845 0400 or email principal@gatewaychristianschool.co.za. It is located at 3 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3209.