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Aster Academy

Private combined school · Carletonville, Carletonville, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (2 circuit)

Aster Academy is a private combined school based in Carletonville. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

In Carletonville, Aster Academy operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

223
Learners
19
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Aster Academy 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 Aster Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 8 matric candidates from Aster Academy sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202366100.0%
202466100.0%
202588100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Aster Academy offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics66100.0%
Physical Sciences66100.0%
Life Sciences55100.0%
Business Studies11100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng West district with Aster Academy.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Aster Academy, 2,239 compared with 223; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Aster Academy's 100%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against Aster Academy's 223; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Aster Academy's 100%.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Aster Academy, 1,996 compared with 223; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than Aster Academy, 1,986 compared with 223; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Aster Academy's 100%).
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School teaches considerably more learners than Aster Academy, 1,928 compared with 223; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Aster Academy's 100%.

Carletonville

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

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Aster Academy, 2,239 compared with 223; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Aster Academy's 100%.
  • Tswasongu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against Aster Academy's 223; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.5% against Aster Academy's 100%.
  • Retlile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,517 learners against Aster Academy's 223; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Carleton Jones High School teaches considerably more learners than Aster Academy, 1,482 compared with 223; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.7% against Aster Academy's 100%.
  • Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,421 learners against Aster Academy's 223; 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
32, Aster Drive, Carletonville Ext 4, Carletonville, Carletonville
Telephone
063 683 0912
EMIS number
700401030
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Aster Academy?
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 Aster Academy directly, on 063 683 0912, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Aster Academy?
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 Aster Academy the best school in Carletonville?
On the numbers that are published, Aster Academy's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of CARLETON JONES HIGH SCHOOL at 97.7%.
How many other schools are there in Carletonville besides Aster Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Carletonville, including Badirile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Aster Academy?
Aster Academy reported 223 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Aster Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Aster Academy 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 Aster Academy's matric results like?
Aster Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Aster Academy a public or private school?
Aster Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Aster Academy?
You can call 063 683 0912. It is located at 32, Aster Drive, Carletonville Ext 4, Carletonville, Carletonville.
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