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Castle Academy Primary School

Private primary school · Vulindlela Heights, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Castle Academy Primary School, a private primary school serving Vulindlela Heights, Mthatha. Around 130 learners are enrolled here.

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

Castle Academy Primary School is a private primary school in Vulindlela Heights, Mthatha. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

130
Learners
16
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Castle Academy Primary School 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

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Castle Academy Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Castle Academy Primary School, 2,172 compared with 130; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Castle Academy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Castle Academy Primary School's 130; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Castle Academy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Castle Academy Primary School's 130; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Castle Academy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Castle Academy Primary School, 1,910 compared with 130.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Castle Academy Primary School, 1,870 compared with 130; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Castle Academy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Castle Academy Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Castle Academy Primary School, 2,172 compared with 130; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Castle Academy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Castle Academy Primary School's 130; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Castle Academy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Castle Academy Primary School, 1,910 compared with 130.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Castle Academy Primary School, 1,870 compared with 130; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Castle Academy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Castle Academy Primary School, 1,817 compared with 130; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Castle Academy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
28 Damasko, Bongweni, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
P.o. Box 185, Vulindlela Heights, Mthatha, 5143
Telephone
071 868 8443
EMIS number
200401079
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Castle Academy Primary School?
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 Castle Academy Primary School directly, on 071 868 8443, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Castle Academy Primary School?
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Castle Academy Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Castle Academy Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Castle Academy Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Castle Academy Primary School?
Castle Academy Primary School reported 130 learners and 16 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 Castle Academy Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Castle Academy Primary School 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.
Is Castle Academy Primary School a public or private school?
Castle Academy Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Castle Academy Primary School?
You can call 071 868 8443. It is located at 28 Damasko, Bongweni, Mthatha, 5099.
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