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Cradle Academy

Private primary school · Nylstroom, Modimolle, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Cradle Academy is a private primary school in Nylstroom, Modimolle. The school's roll stands at roughly 153 learners.

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

Located in Nylstroom, Modimolle, Cradle Academy is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

153
Learners
9
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Cradle 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 Cradle Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Waterberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Waterberg district with Cradle Academy.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Cradle Academy's 153; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cradle Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Cradle Academy's 153; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against Cradle Academy's 153; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cradle Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Cradle Academy's 153; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cradle Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cradle Academy, 1,575 compared with 153; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Modimolle

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

  • High School Nylstroom is noticeably bigger, teaching 928 learners against Cradle Academy's 153; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cradle Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mabule Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 524 learners against Cradle Academy's 153; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mohlakamotala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cradle Academy, 327 compared with 153; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cradle Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Susan Strijdom School sits in roughly the same size range as Cradle Academy, at 202 learners, and is a special needs education school run on a public rather than private basis.
  • Waterbergskool Vir Cvo Combined School is a similar size to Cradle Academy, with 152 learners against 153, and is a private combined school, a different phase than Cradle Academy.
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
Cnr 12 & 13 Van Rensburg Street
Postal
P.o. Box 3046, Modimolle
Telephone
071 671 5689
Website
cradleacademy.co.za
Email
admin@cradleacademy.co.za
EMIS number
991104205

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cradle 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 Cradle Academy directly, on 071 671 5689, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cradle 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Cradle Academy the best school in Modimolle?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cradle Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Modimolle besides Cradle Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Modimolle, including Hoerskool Nylstroom.
How big are the classes at Cradle Academy?
Cradle Academy reported 153 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Cradle Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Cradle 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.
Is Cradle Academy a public or private school?
Cradle Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Cradle Academy?
You can call 071 671 5689. It is located at Cnr 12 & 13 Van Rensburg Street.
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