Richards Bay Christian School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Richards Bay Christian School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Richards Bay Christian School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Richards Bay 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
Richards Bay 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, Richards Bay Christian School reported a total enrollment of 543 learners with a teaching staff of 49 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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
Richards Bay Christian School is situated in Veldenvlei, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Richards Bay circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 70 Disa Dives Dives, Veld En Vlei, Richards Bay, 3900. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 50400, Richardsbay, 3900.
Curriculum & Academics
Richards Bay Christian School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Richards Bay Christian School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Richards Bay 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
70 Disa Dives Dives, Veld En Vlei, Richards Bay, 3900
Postal
P.o. Box 50400, Richardsbay, 3900
Phone
+27 35 786 1147Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500255300
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.