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Barberton Academy

Private primary school · Barberton, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In Barberton, Barberton Academy operates as a private primary school. It currently teaches around 84 learners.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Barberton Academy: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Barberton Academy is a private primary school serving families in and around Barberton. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

84
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Barberton 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

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Barberton Academy.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Barberton Academy's 84; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barberton Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barberton Academy, 2,008 compared with 84; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barberton Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Barberton Academy, 1,879 compared with 84; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Barberton Academy's 84; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Barberton Academy's 84; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barberton Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Barberton

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

  • Kamhola Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,352 learners against Barberton Academy's 84; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barberton Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ekucathuzeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,146 learners against Barberton Academy's 84; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Barberton teaches considerably more learners than Barberton Academy, 1,134 compared with 84; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ngwane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Barberton Academy, 1,111 compared with 84; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mountain View School teaches considerably more learners than Barberton Academy, 994 compared with 84; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
14 Plat Street, , Barberton, 1300
Postal
Po Box 1386 Barberton 1300
Telephone
013 712 5400
EMIS number
800030346
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Barberton 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 Barberton Academy directly, on 013 712 5400, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Barberton 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Barberton Academy the best school in Barberton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Barberton Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Barberton besides Barberton Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Barberton, including Kamhola Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Barberton Academy?
Barberton Academy reported 84 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Barberton Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Barberton 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.
Is Barberton Academy a public or private school?
Barberton Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Barberton Academy?
You can call 013 712 5400. It is located at 14 Plat Street, , Barberton, 1300.
Related

Related schools in Barberton

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