Elsen Bridging School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Elsen Bridging School
Elsen Bridging School (EMIS: 200101021) is a independent combined school situated in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape and managed by the Nelson Mandela education district. The 2025 academic year saw 104 enrolled learners instructed by 20 educators, resulting in a ratio of 5:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Elsen Bridging 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
Elsen Bridging 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, Elsen Bridging School reported a total enrollment of 104 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 5:1, 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
Elsen Bridging School is situated in Gqeberha (Central), 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: 21 Bird Street, Central, Gqeberha, 6001. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Elsen Bridging School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic 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 Elsen Bridging 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
21 Bird Street, Central, Gqeberha, 6001
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Phone
+27 41 582 3289Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200101021
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.