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Child Academy Programmes

Private primary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (4 circuit)

Child Academy Programmes is a private primary school based in Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98%.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Child Academy Programmes, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Johannesburg, Child Academy Programmes operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

1,614
Learners
66
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Child Academy Programmes 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 Child Academy Programmes directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 99 learners from Child Academy Programmes who wrote matric in 2025, 98% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023747297.3%
2024817795.1%
2025999798.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Child Academy Programmes offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2424100.0%
Mathematical Literacy575393.0%
Physical Sciences201995.0%
Life Sciences3333100.0%
Accounting211781.0%
Business Studies484491.7%
Economics252392.0%
Geography3333100.0%
History232295.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against Child Academy Programmes.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Child Academy Programmes, 2,593 compared with 1,614; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Child Academy Programmes's 98%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Child Academy Programmes, 2,591 compared with 1,614; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Child Academy Programmes's 98%.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Child Academy Programmes, 2,575 compared with 1,614; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Child Academy Programmes's 98%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Child Academy Programmes's 1,614; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Child Academy Programmes's 1,614; 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 (97.5% against Child Academy Programmes's 98%).

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Child Academy Programmes, 2,936 compared with 1,614; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Child Academy Programmes's 1,614; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Child Academy Programmes's 98%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Child Academy Programmes, 2,892 compared with 1,614; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Child Academy Programmes, 2,888 compared with 1,614; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Child Academy Programmes's 1,614; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
235, Ngomane Street, Tembisa, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P Obox 12116 Edleen 1624
Telephone
011 924 2341
EMIS number
700400506
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Child Academy Programmes?
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 Child Academy Programmes directly, on 011 924 2341, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Child Academy Programmes?
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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Child Academy Programmes the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Child Academy Programmes's 98% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Child Academy Programmes?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Child Academy Programmes?
Child Academy Programmes reported 1,614 learners and 66 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Child Academy Programmes?
Yes. As a private school, Child Academy Programmes 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 Child Academy Programmes's matric results like?
Child Academy Programmes's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.3% since 2023.
Is Child Academy Programmes a public or private school?
Child Academy Programmes is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Child Academy Programmes?
You can call 011 924 2341. It is located at 235, Ngomane Street, Tembisa, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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