Bay Christian School
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Bay Christian School
Registered under EMIS 200200982, Bay Christian School serves as a independent combined school in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 105 enrolled learners instructed by 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 13:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bay Christian School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Bay Christian 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
Bay Christian School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bay Christian School reported a total enrollment of 105 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Bay Christian School is situated in Port Elizabeth (Bluewater Bay), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 70 Hillcrest Drive, Bluewater Bay, Port Elizabeth, 6210. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Bay Christian School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bay Christian School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bay Christian 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
Address
70 Hillcrest Drive, Bluewater Bay, Port Elizabeth, 6210
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Phone
+27 41 466 2520Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200982
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.