Best Start Private School

Eastern Cape ยท Or Tambo Coastal

Independent Primary School

About Best Start Private School

Registered under EMIS 200601206, Best Start Private School serves as a independent primary school in Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 130 enrolled learners instructed by 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 12:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Best Start Private 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

Best Start Private 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, Best Start Private School reported a total enrollment of 130 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

Best Start Private School is situated in , within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Coastal education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the relevant district municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Ursuline Sister's Convent, Newtown, Ngqeleni, 5140. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.

Curriculum & Academics

Best Start Private School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Best Start Private 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

Ursuline Sister's Convent, Newtown, Ngqeleni, 5140

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 130
Educators 11

Learner:Educator Ratio

12:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Location Map

Coordinates not available

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictOr Tambo Coastal

EMIS Number

200601206

Department of Basic Education

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.