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Cambridge Academy

Private secondary school · Emalahleni, Witbank, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

In Emalahleni, Witbank, Cambridge Academy operates as a private secondary school. Around 564 learners are enrolled here.

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

Cambridge Academy is a private secondary school serving families in and around Emalahleni, Witbank. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

564
Learners
66
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Cambridge 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

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Cambridge Academy.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cambridge Academy, 1,928 compared with 564; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Cambridge Academy's 564; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cambridge Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Cambridge Academy, 1,875 compared with 564; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cambridge Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Cambridge Academy, 1,862 compared with 564; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cambridge Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Cambridge Academy's 564; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Witbank

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cambridge Academy, 1,928 compared with 564; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Cambridge Academy, 1,862 compared with 564; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cambridge Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motsaosele Dm Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Cambridge Academy's 564; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cambridge Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phillip Ndimande Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,563 learners against Cambridge Academy's 564; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cambridge Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogalitwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cambridge Academy, 1,537 compared with 564; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
48 Betsie Street, Witbank, Witbank, 1044
Postal
Po Box 201044 Del Judor X4 Witbank 1044
Telephone
013 692 6727
EMIS number
800034813
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cambridge 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 Cambridge Academy directly, on 013 692 6727, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cambridge 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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Cambridge Academy the best school in Witbank?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cambridge Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Witbank besides Cambridge Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witbank, including Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary.
How big are the classes at Cambridge Academy?
Cambridge Academy reported 564 learners and 66 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 Cambridge Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Cambridge 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 Cambridge Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Cambridge Academy.
Is Cambridge Academy a public or private school?
Cambridge Academy is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Cambridge Academy?
You can call 013 692 6727. It is located at 48 Betsie Street, Witbank, Witbank, 1044.
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