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Buckinham Academy

Private combined school · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (3 circuit)

Buckinham Academy is a private combined school in Springs. Around 420 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Buckinham Academy, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Springs, Buckinham Academy is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

420
Learners
28
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Buckinham Academy is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Buckinham Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Buckinham Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buckinham Academy, 1,918 compared with 420; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buckinham Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Buckinham Academy's 420; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buckinham Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Buckinham Academy's 420; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buckinham Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Buckinham Academy's 420; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buckinham Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Buckinham Academy's 420; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buckinham Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Springs

And within Springs itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Payneville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,609 learners against Buckinham Academy's 420; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester teaches considerably more learners than Buckinham Academy, 1,566 compared with 420; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buckinham Academy, 1,527 compared with 420; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 72% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buckinham Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buckinham Academy, 1,511 compared with 420; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 81.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buckinham Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Werda teaches considerably more learners than Buckinham Academy, 1,467 compared with 420; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
7, Circle Street, Strubenvale, Springs, Springs
Telephone
010 023 6423
EMIS number
700401207

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buckinham 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 Buckinham Academy directly, on 010 023 6423, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buckinham Academy?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Buckinham Academy the best school in Springs?
No matric pass rate is on record for Buckinham Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Springs besides Buckinham Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Buckinham Academy?
Buckinham Academy reported 420 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Buckinham Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Buckinham 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 Buckinham Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Buckinham Academy.
Is Buckinham Academy a public or private school?
Buckinham Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Buckinham Academy?
You can call 010 023 6423. It is located at 7, Circle Street, Strubenvale, Springs, Springs.
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