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Belfast Academy

Public combined school · Belfast, Belfast, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Belfast Academy, a public combined school serving Belfast. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

Belfast Academy is a public combined school in Belfast. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

968
Learners
45
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Belfast Academy sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Belfast Academy for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 51 learners from Belfast Academy who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023524994.2%
20244545100.0%
20255151100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Belfast Academy reported results in 8 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211990.5%
Mathematical Literacy262596.2%
Physical Sciences181372.2%
Life Sciences2626100.0%
Accounting7685.7%
Business Studies181688.9%
Geography252496.0%
English First Additional Language1010100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Belfast Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Belfast Academy, 1,928 compared with 968; is a public primary school, a different phase than Belfast Academy; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Belfast Academy's 968; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Belfast Academy; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.6% against Belfast Academy's 100%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Belfast Academy, 1,875 compared with 968; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Belfast Academy's 100%).
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Belfast Academy, 1,862 compared with 968; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Belfast Academy's 100%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Belfast Academy's 968; is a public primary school, a different phase than Belfast Academy; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Belfast

Zooming into Belfast, here are 4 other schools to compare against Belfast Academy.

  • Khayalami Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Belfast Academy, at 1,256 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Belfast Academy; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.4% against Belfast Academy's 100%.
  • Ukhwezi Primary School is a similar size to Belfast Academy, with 1,047 learners against 968; is a public primary school, a different phase than Belfast Academy; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Belfast Primary School is a similar size to Belfast Academy, with 759 learners against 968; is a public primary school, a different phase than Belfast Academy; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Platorand School is noticeably smaller, with 235 learners against Belfast Academy's 968, and is a public special needs education school, a different phase than Belfast Academy.
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
Duggan Straat, , Belfast, 1100
Postal
Private Bag X 602 Belfast 1100
Telephone
013 253 1135
EMIS number
800004473

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Belfast 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 Belfast Academy directly, on 013 253 1135, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Belfast 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 Belfast Academy the best school in Belfast?
On the numbers that are published, Belfast Academy's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KHAYALAMI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.4%.
How many other schools are there in Belfast besides Belfast Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Belfast, including Khayalami Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Belfast Academy?
Belfast Academy reported 968 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Belfast Academy?
Yes, Belfast Academy is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Belfast Academy's matric results like?
Belfast Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 94.2% in 2023.
Is Belfast Academy a public or private school?
Belfast Academy is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Belfast Academy?
You can call 013 253 1135. It is located at Duggan Straat, , Belfast, 1100.
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