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Big Bay Academy

Private combined school · Parklands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (9 circuit)

In Parklands, City Of Cape Town, Big Bay Academy operates as a private combined school. Around 87 learners are enrolled here.

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

Big Bay Academy is a private combined school serving families in and around Parklands, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

87
Learners
11
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Big Bay 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

Metro North district

Here is how Big Bay Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro North district.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Big Bay Academy's 87, and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Big Bay Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Big Bay Academy, 1,977 compared with 87; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Big Bay Academy's 87; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,837 learners against Big Bay Academy's 87; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Big Bay Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,726 learners against Big Bay Academy's 87; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Big Bay Academy.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Big Bay Academy's 87, and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Big Bay Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Big Bay Academy's 87; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Big Bay Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Big Bay Academy, 1,977 compared with 87; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Big Bay Academy's 87; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Big Bay Academy, 1,970 compared with 87; 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 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
122 Humewood Drive Parklands 7441
Postal
122 Humewood Drive Cape Town Unknown 7441
Telephone
99
Website
bigbayacademy.co.za
Email
info@bigbayacademy.co.za
EMIS number
100000411

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Big Bay 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 Big Bay Academy directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Big Bay 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 Big Bay Academy the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Big Bay Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Big Bay Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Big Bay Academy?
Big Bay Academy reported 87 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Big Bay Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Big Bay 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 Big Bay Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Big Bay Academy.
Is Big Bay Academy a public or private school?
Big Bay Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Big Bay Academy?
You can call 99. It is located at 122 Humewood Drive Parklands 7441.
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