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Acornhoek Academy School

Private secondary school · Acornhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Acornhoek Academy School, a private secondary school serving Acornhoek. Its last matric group achieved a 94% pass rate.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Acornhoek Academy School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Acornhoek Academy School is a private secondary school in Acornhoek. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

150
Learners
9
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Acornhoek Academy School 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

Of the 134 learners from Acornhoek Academy School who wrote matric in 2025, 94% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231026563.7%
20241009191.0%
202513412694.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Acornhoek Academy School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 99% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy1008585.0%
Life Sciences525096.2%
Agricultural Sciences524076.9%
Business Studies483368.8%
Economics481939.6%
History1009999.0%
English First Additional Language1009999.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Acornhoek Academy School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Acornhoek Academy School, 2,280 compared with 150; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Acornhoek Academy School's 94%).
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Acornhoek Academy School, 1,972 compared with 150; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Acornhoek Academy School's 94%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Acornhoek Academy School's 150; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Acornhoek Academy School's 94%).
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Acornhoek Academy School, 1,895 compared with 150; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Acornhoek Academy School's 94%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Acornhoek Academy School, 1,518 compared with 150; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

Zooming into Acornhoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Acornhoek Academy School.

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Acornhoek Academy School, 1,895 compared with 150; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Acornhoek Academy School's 94%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Acornhoek Academy School, 1,518 compared with 150; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Acornhoek Academy School, 1,320 compared with 150; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,256 learners against Acornhoek Academy School's 150; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Acornhoek Academy School's 94%.
  • Phendulane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Acornhoek Academy School's 150; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Acornhoek Academy School's 94%.
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
Main Road Opposite Tintswalo Hospital, , Acornhoek, 1360
Postal
Po Box 1254 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360
Telephone
013 795 5179
EMIS number
800034962
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Acornhoek Academy 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 Acornhoek Academy School directly, on 013 795 5179, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Acornhoek Academy School?
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 Acornhoek Academy School the best school in Acornhoek?
On the numbers that are published, Acornhoek Academy School's 94% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SHOBIYANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78%.
How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides Acornhoek Academy School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Acornhoek Academy School?
Acornhoek Academy School reported 150 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Acornhoek Academy School?
Yes. As a private school, Acornhoek Academy 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 Acornhoek Academy School's matric results like?
Acornhoek Academy School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94%, in 2025. That's up from 63.7% in 2023.
Is Acornhoek Academy School a public or private school?
Acornhoek Academy School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Acornhoek Academy School?
You can call 013 795 5179. It is located at Main Road Opposite Tintswalo Hospital, , Acornhoek, 1360.
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