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Academy Private School

Private combined school · Klein Zevenwacht, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (2 circuit)

Academy Private School is a private combined school in Klein Zevenwacht, City Of Cape Town. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Academy Private School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Klein Zevenwacht, City Of Cape Town, Academy Private School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

150
Learners
19
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Academy Private School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Academy Private School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 12 matric candidates from Academy Private School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023111090.9%
202411981.8%
20251212100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Academy Private School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7228.6%
Mathematical Literacy44100.0%
Physical Sciences22100.0%
Life Sciences7685.7%
Business Studies9888.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

5 other schools in Metro East district, for comparison against Academy Private School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Academy Private School, 2,037 compared with 150; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Academy Private School's 100%.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Academy Private School's 150; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School teaches considerably more learners than Academy Private School, 1,907 compared with 150; 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 (99.5% against Academy Private School's 100%).
  • Simanyene Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Academy Private School, 1,797 compared with 150; 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 Private School's 100%).
  • Bastion Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Academy Private School, 1,790 compared with 150; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Academy Private School, 2,089 compared with 150, and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Academy Private School's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Academy Private School, 2,037 compared with 150; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Academy Private School's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Academy Private School's 150; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Academy Private School, 1,970 compared with 150; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Academy Private School's 150; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Merlot Close Klein Zevenwacht Estate Kuils River 7580
Postal
Po Box 1314 Kuils River Unknown 7579
Telephone
021 903 3328
EMIS number
100000054
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Academy Private School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Academy Private School directly, on 021 903 3328, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Academy Private School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Academy Private School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Academy Private School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Academy Private School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Academy Private School?
Academy Private School reported 150 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Private School?
Yes. As a private school, Academy Private School 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 Private School's matric results like?
Academy Private School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 90.9% in 2023.
Is Academy Private School a public or private school?
Academy Private School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Academy Private School?
You can call 021 903 3328. It is located at 1 Merlot Close Klein Zevenwacht Estate Kuils River 7580.
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