The primary goal of Greenwood Bay College is to celebrate the individual, instill pride in the school, teach ethical values and embrace relevant technologies of the future.
We are a co-ed, secular school, with a modern, forward-looking approach to education, yet we believe in manners, integrity, trust and self-discipline.
Our school is part of ADvTECH, which is home to multiple, distinct education brands.
This provides security for Plett residents and those relocating for lifestyle purposes, knowing that there is a stable education provider with a bright and secure future. But still, we will preserve the basic nature of the schools, setting our class numbers lower than most schools, and ensuring a safe, respectful, happy environment; in which our students are able to become creative, critical and independent thinkers.
Our campus on the banks of the Piesang River, lies a few kilometres upstream from the landmark Beacon Isle Hotel in Plettenberg Bay. The sounds of laughter, music and sport fill the air.
Between classes, High School students sit and work, play chess on our giant outdoors board, practise music and sport, or just unwind. Afternoons are a hive of activity, with soccer, hockey, netball, tennis or cricket taking place, depending on the term. Swimming, mountain biking and kayaking are also popular.
The School runs from a toddler class, through Grades 000 – 12, and writes the Cambridge International Examinations. These equip students to enrol at universities overseas if they so wish (and, of course, at South African ones).
We are strong academically, and pride ourselves on achieving some of the best Cambridge results in the country. We attribute this to excellent teaching and small classes.
We are also a balanced school and believe in a well-rounded education. Extra-murals are compulsory. A wide variety of sports and clubs cater to diverse tastes and talents.
As GBC grows, so does our sport.
We are very proud to offer a variety of sports on both a fun and a competitive level.
We work on team building specifically with cricket, tennis, soccer, netball and hockey, but also coach our athletes, swimmers and mountain bikers to excel in whatever competition they take part in.
Sport is all about being interactive and developing a good sense of sportsmanship. Every learner gets the opportunity to be part of a team and we value each child for their contribution.
We expect all students to do at least one school sport per term.
On offer at GBC:
Grade 1:
Summer: Athletics, Swimming, Mountain Biking
Winter: Ball Skills, Mountain Biking
Grade 2 – 12:
Summer: Athletics, Cricket, Swimming, Tennis, Mountain Biking
Winter: Netball, Soccer, Hockey, Mountain Biking, Tennis
Greenwood Bay College Application Process
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EXISTING STUDENTS: Please note that you only need to submit an enquiry or application if your child is not already enrolled at an AdvTech school. If you are intending to transfer between schools or progress to a new phase please contact the school directly as you are not expected to pay an application fee for this move.
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Greenwood Bay College Contact Details
Locate Us: Piesang Valley Road, Plettenberg Bay, 6600
Postal Address PO Box 2184, Plettenberg Bay, 6600
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 044 533 2549
Fax: 086 510 5310
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