About us

GBC is a unique school with a charm difficult to describe in words.


We are a co-ed, secular school with a modern, future-focused 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.


GBC preserves the basic nature of the school, 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.


Empowering children to reach their full potential, both as students and as members of their communities is what we aspire to.

an aerial view of a soccer field with a building in the background
a view of a city from a hill overlooking the ocean .

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.


Afternoons are a hive of activity, with soccer, athletics, hockey, netball, tennis or cricket taking place, depending on the term. Swimming, mountain biking , golf and surfing are also popular.


Greenwood Bay College offers classes from Grade 000 – 12, and we write the Cambridge International Examinations.

This curriculum, coupled with the GBC teaching style, prepares our students for a world that is ever changing, allowing them to think outside of the box with strong problem-solving skills. 


As the leading school in the Eden District we are strong academically, and pride ourselves on achieving some of the best Cambridge results in the country. 


We attribute this to a fantastic learning environment and experienced and nurturing teachers, who fully invest into each student.

In the classroom we encourage questions and reasoning, to make sure that our students fully understand the content.


We believe in whole-child education. This means that we also put emphasis on things other than academics, and focus on creating a memorable school experience. 


Sports, camps, outings, tours and culture form a part of each child’s personal experience at GBC, and we believe that this is an integral part of schooling.


Extra-murals are compulsory and a wide variety of sports and clubs cater to diverse tastes and talents.

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