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Bethlehem Academy

Private primary school · Panorama, Bethlehem, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Bethlehem Academy, a private primary school serving Panorama, Bethlehem. Around 111 learners are enrolled here.

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

Bethlehem Academy is a private primary school in Panorama, Bethlehem. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

111
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Bethlehem 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

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Here is how Bethlehem Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Thabo Mofutsanyana district.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem Academy, 1,813 compared with 111; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethlehem Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem Academy, 1,538 compared with 111; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Bethlehem Academy's 111; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem Academy, 1,459 compared with 111; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethlehem Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Bethlehem Academy's 111; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Bethlehem

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

  • Ntsu S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem Academy, 1,414 compared with 111; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethlehem Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nthute P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem Academy, 1,394 compared with 111; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matswathaka P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,288 learners against Bethlehem Academy's 111; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Impumelelo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem Academy, 1,166 compared with 111; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tiisetsang S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem Academy, 1,155 compared with 111; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethlehem Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Preekstoelpad, Panorama, Panorama, Bethlehem, 9700
Postal
Preekstoel Pad 22, Panorama East, 9700
EMIS number
445802253
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bethlehem Academy?
No phone number or email is on record for Bethlehem Academy on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State 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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem Academy the best school in Bethlehem?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bethlehem Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Bethlehem besides Bethlehem Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bethlehem, including Ntsu S/S.
How big are the classes at Bethlehem Academy?
Bethlehem Academy reported 111 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Bethlehem Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem Academy a public or private school?
Bethlehem Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Bethlehem Academy?
It is located at Preekstoelpad, Panorama, Panorama, Bethlehem, 9700.
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