Gateway Christian School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Gateway Christian School
Gateway Christian School (EMIS: 500339142) is a independent primary school situated in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umgungundlovu education district. The 2025 academic year saw 353 enrolled learners instructed by 13 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Gateway 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
Gateway 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, Gateway Christian School reported a total enrollment of 353 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Gateway Christian School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Imbali circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 3 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3209. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 101071, Scottsville, 3209.
Curriculum & Academics
Gateway Christian School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gateway Christian School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by church and the school buildings are owned by church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gateway 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
3 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3209
Postal
P.o. Box 101071, Scottsville, 3209
Phone
+27 33 845 0400Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500339142
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.