Bahia Formosa School

Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar

Independent Primary School Q2

About Bahia Formosa School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Bahia Formosa School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.

Fee Status

Bahia Formosa School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Bahia Formosa School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Bahia Formosa School reported a total enrollment of 127 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Bahia Formosa School is situated in Plettenberg Bay (Plettenberg Bay), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Bitou local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: Ladywood Road Portion No 12 6600. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 670 Plettenberg Bay Unknown 6600.

Curriculum & Academics

Bahia Formosa School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Bahia Formosa School was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bahia Formosa School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Ladywood Road Portion No 12 6600

Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 670 Plettenberg Bay Unknown 6600

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 127
Educators 11

Learner:Educator Ratio

12:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ2
Settingurban
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictEden And Central Kar

EMIS Number

100000579

Department of Basic Education

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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.