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Carpe Diem Academy

Private secondary school · Wingate Park, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Carpe Diem Academy, a private secondary school serving Wingate Park, Pretoria. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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Carpe Diem Academy is a private secondary school in Wingate Park, Pretoria. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

115
Learners
20
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Carpe Diem 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.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 34 learners from Carpe Diem Academy who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023272696.3%
2024272696.3%
20253434100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Carpe Diem Academy reported results in 6 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6583.3%
Mathematical Literacy222195.5%
Physical Sciences3133.3%
Life Sciences9666.7%
Geography77100.0%
English First Additional Language1515100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Tshwane South district

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem Academy, 2,404 compared with 115; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem Academy, 2,221 compared with 115; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Carpe Diem Academy's 100%).
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem Academy, 2,186 compared with 115; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Carpe Diem Academy's 100%.
  • Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Carpe Diem Academy's 115; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem Academy, 2,157 compared with 115; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Carpe Diem Academy's 115; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem Academy, 2,404 compared with 115; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem Academy, 2,356 compared with 115; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Carpe Diem Academy's 115; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem Academy, 2,221 compared with 115; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Carpe Diem Academy's 100%).

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
713, Woody Street, , Wingate Park, Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 307 Newlands 0049
Telephone
012 345 2650
Website
carpediemacademy.co.za
Email
reception@carpediemacademy.co.za
EMIS number
700400092

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Carpe Diem 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 Carpe Diem Academy directly, on 012 345 2650, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Carpe Diem 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 Carpe Diem Academy the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Carpe Diem Academy's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Carpe Diem Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Carpe Diem Academy?
Carpe Diem Academy reported 115 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Carpe Diem Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Carpe Diem 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 Carpe Diem Academy's matric results like?
Carpe Diem Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 96.3% in 2023.
Is Carpe Diem Academy a public or private school?
Carpe Diem Academy is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Carpe Diem Academy?
You can call 012 345 2650. It is located at 713, Woody Street, , Wingate Park, Pretoria.
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