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Baken Academy

Private combined school · Roodepoort, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Baken Academy, a private combined school serving Roodepoort. It currently teaches around 88 learners.

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

Baken Academy is a private combined school in Roodepoort. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

88
Learners
16
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Baken Academy 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

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Baken Academy.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Baken Academy's 88; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Baken Academy's 88; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Baken Academy's 88.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Baken Academy's 88; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Baken Academy's 88; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Roodepoort

Zooming into Roodepoort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Baken Academy.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Baken Academy, 2,274 compared with 88; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baken Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Baken Academy, 1,997 compared with 88.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,663 learners against Baken Academy's 88; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baken Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Florida Park High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,626 learners against Baken Academy's 88; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baken Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mayibuye Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,545 learners against Baken Academy's 88; 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
372, Boundary Road, North Riding Ah, Roodepoort, Roodepoort
Postal
P.o Box 2026 Sundowner 2161
Telephone
010 016 9377
Website
bakenakademie.com
Email
marting@bakenakademie.co.za
EMIS number
700400955

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Baken 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 Baken Academy directly, on 010 016 9377, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Baken Academy?
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 Baken Academy the best school in Roodepoort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Baken Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Roodepoort besides Baken Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Baken Academy?
Baken Academy reported 88 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Baken Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Baken 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 Baken Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Baken Academy.
Is Baken Academy a public or private school?
Baken Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Baken Academy?
You can call 010 016 9377. It is located at 372, Boundary Road, North Riding Ah, Roodepoort, Roodepoort.
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