Bonzai High Kariega

Bonzai High Kariega is a private high school in Kariega, Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 272 learners and 16 educators, about 17 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private high schools in Eastern Cape (179 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 72.5% of its 40 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

Matric (NSC) results

72.5% of the school's 40 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Eastern Cape
2025	40	29	72.5%	84.2%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Private high school
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Sector	Independent (private)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	272
Educators (2025)	16
Learners per educator	17 (province average 14.4)
EMIS number	200101054

Address and location

Street address	38 Cyler Street, Kariega,6229
Suburb / area	Kariega
Town	Uitenhage
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Nelson Mandela

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.