Hoërskool Grens
Baysville, East London, Eastern Cape 461 m
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Baysville Secondary School
Bayville, East London, Eastern Cape
Baysville Secondary School is a public special needs school in Bayville, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a school of skill specialisation. In 2025 it had 542 learners and 50 educators, about 10.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public special needs schools in Eastern Cape (236 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.
School facts
| School type | Public special needs school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Special Needs School |
| Specialisation | School of Skill |
| Sector | Public |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 542 |
| Educators (2025) | 50 |
| Learners per educator | 10.8 (province average 9.4) Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 44 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200034 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2 Burnett Road,baysville,east London,5241 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X9040, East London |
| Suburb / area | Bayville |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Baysville Secondary School
Is Baysville Secondary School a public or private school?
Baysville Secondary School is a public special needs school.
Does Baysville Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption.
How many learners are at Baysville Secondary School?
542 learners and 50 educators (about 10.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 44 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Baysville Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200034.
Where is Baysville Secondary School?
2 Burnett Road,baysville,east London,5241. It is in Bayville, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 721 0270.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.