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Althea Independent School

Private intermediate school · Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng · Gauteng North district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Althea Independent School, a private combined school serving Bronkhorstspruit. The school's roll stands at roughly 338 learners.

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

Althea Independent School is a private combined school in Bronkhorstspruit. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

338
Learners
21
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Althea Independent 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.

District comparison

Gauteng North district

Here is how Althea Independent School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng North district.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Althea Independent School's 338; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Chipa-Tabane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Althea Independent School, 2,493 compared with 338; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Althea Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesedi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,998 learners against Althea Independent School's 338; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 87.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Althea Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chokoe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,769 learners against Althea Independent School's 338; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Althea Independent School, 1,720 compared with 338; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Bronkhorstspruit

Zooming into Bronkhorstspruit, here are 5 other schools to compare against Althea Independent School.

  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Althea Independent School, 1,720 compared with 338; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dan Kutumela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Althea Independent School's 338; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Althea Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mshuluzane Mayisela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,630 learners against Althea Independent School's 338; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Strauss Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,522 learners against Althea Independent School's 338; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Althea Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sihluziwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Althea Independent School, 1,516 compared with 338; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
44, Joubert Street, , Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit
Postal
2164 Bronkhorstspruit 1020
Telephone
013 932 2845
EMIS number
700212100

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Althea Independent 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 Althea Independent School directly, on 013 932 2845, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Althea Independent 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Althea Independent School the best school in Bronkhorstspruit?
No matric pass rate is on record for Althea Independent School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Bronkhorstspruit besides Althea Independent School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bronkhorstspruit, including Bronkhorstspruit Primary School.
How big are the classes at Althea Independent School?
Althea Independent School reported 338 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Althea Independent School?
Yes. As a private school, Althea Independent 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 Althea Independent School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Althea Independent School.
Is Althea Independent School a public or private school?
Althea Independent School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Althea Independent School?
You can call 013 932 2845. It is located at 44, Joubert Street, , Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit.
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