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Apollo Progressive School

Private primary school · Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Apollo Progressive School is a private primary school based in Mthatha. Around 211 learners are enrolled here.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Apollo Progressive School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mthatha, Apollo Progressive School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

211
Learners
9
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Apollo Progressive 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 Apollo Progressive School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Apollo Progressive School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Apollo Progressive School's 211; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Apollo Progressive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Apollo Progressive School, 2,116 compared with 211; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Apollo Progressive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Apollo Progressive School, 1,950 compared with 211; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Apollo Progressive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Apollo Progressive School's 211.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Apollo Progressive School's 211; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Apollo Progressive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Apollo Progressive School's 211; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Apollo Progressive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Apollo Progressive School, 1,950 compared with 211; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Apollo Progressive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Apollo Progressive School's 211.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Apollo Progressive School's 211; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Apollo Progressive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Apollo Progressive School's 211; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Apollo Progressive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
No 23, Durham Street , Mthatha
Postal
Tbu
EMIS number
200404041
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Apollo Progressive School?
No phone number or email is on record for Apollo Progressive School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape 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 Apollo Progressive 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Apollo Progressive School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Apollo Progressive School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Apollo Progressive School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Apollo Progressive School?
Apollo Progressive School reported 211 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Apollo Progressive School?
Yes. As a private school, Apollo Progressive 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.
Is Apollo Progressive School a public or private school?
Apollo Progressive School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Apollo Progressive School?
It is located at No 23, Durham Street , Mthatha.
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