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Academy Of Excellence Si/S

Private secondary school · Racewaypark, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (Unknown circuit)

In Racewaypark, Bloemfontein, Academy Of Excellence Si/S operates as a private secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.7% pass rate.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Academy Of Excellence Si/S: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Academy Of Excellence Si/S is a private secondary school serving families in and around Racewaypark, Bloemfontein. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

742
Learners
29
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Academy Of Excellence Si/S sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 88 matric candidates from Academy Of Excellence Si/S sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023767598.7%
20247979100.0%
2025888697.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Motheo district

5 other schools in Motheo district, for comparison against Academy Of Excellence Si/S.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Academy Of Excellence Si/S, 2,208 compared with 742; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Academy Of Excellence Si/S's 97.7%).
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Academy Of Excellence Si/S, 2,137 compared with 742; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.3% against Academy Of Excellence Si/S's 97.7%).
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Academy Of Excellence Si/S's 742; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Academy Of Excellence Si/S's 97.7%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Academy Of Excellence Si/S's 742; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Academy Of Excellence Si/S's 97.7%.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Academy Of Excellence Si/S, 1,940 compared with 742; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Academy Of Excellence Si/S's 97.7%.

Bloemfontein

Zooming into Bloemfontein, here are 5 other schools to compare against Academy Of Excellence Si/S.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Academy Of Excellence Si/S, 2,208 compared with 742; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Academy Of Excellence Si/S's 97.7%).
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Academy Of Excellence Si/S, 2,137 compared with 742; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.3% against Academy Of Excellence Si/S's 97.7%).
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Academy Of Excellence Si/S's 742; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Academy Of Excellence Si/S's 97.7%.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Academy Of Excellence Si/S's 742; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Academy Of Excellence Si/S's 97.7%.
  • Unity P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,882 learners against Academy Of Excellence Si/S's 742; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Linquinda Road, Racewaypark, Racewaypark, Bloemfontein, 9317
Postal
Po Box 31660, Fichardtpark , 9317
EMIS number
440304273
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Academy Of Excellence Si/S?
No phone number or email is on record for Academy Of Excellence Si/S on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Academy Of Excellence Si/S?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Academy Of Excellence Si/S the best school in Bloemfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Academy Of Excellence Si/S's matric pass rate of 97.7% is lower than COMMTECH CS/S's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bloemfontein besides Academy Of Excellence Si/S?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.
How big are the classes at Academy Of Excellence Si/S?
Academy Of Excellence Si/S reported 742 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Academy Of Excellence Si/S?
Yes. As a private school, Academy Of Excellence Si/S sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Academy Of Excellence Si/S's matric results like?
Academy Of Excellence Si/S's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.7% since 2023.
Is Academy Of Excellence Si/S a public or private school?
Academy Of Excellence Si/S is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Academy Of Excellence Si/S?
It is located at 1 Linquinda Road, Racewaypark, Racewaypark, Bloemfontein, 9317.
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