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Bright Stars Academy

Private combined school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Bright Stars Academy, a private combined school serving Johannesburg.

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

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

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

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Bright Stars 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 East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Bright Stars Academy.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches around 3,591 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches around 2,896 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bright Stars Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches around 2,848 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches around 2,818 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches around 2,781 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bright Stars Academy.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches around 2,936 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches around 2,896 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bright Stars Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches around 2,892 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches around 2,888 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches around 2,848 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
357, Louis Botha Avenue, Orchards, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Telephone
011 140 2177
Website
brightstarsacademy.co.za
EMIS number
700401386

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bright Stars 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 Bright Stars Academy directly, on 011 140 2177, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bright Stars 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 Bright Stars Academy the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bright Stars Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Bright Stars Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bright Stars Academy?
Exact learner and educator numbers are not published for Bright Stars Academy, so no class-size ratio can be worked out.
Do you pay school fees at Bright Stars Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Bright Stars 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 Bright Stars Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bright Stars Academy.
Is Bright Stars Academy a public or private school?
Bright Stars Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Bright Stars Academy?
You can call 011 140 2177. It is located at 357, Louis Botha Avenue, Orchards, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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