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Cum Laude Academy

Private combined school · Bethal, Bethal, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Cum Laude Academy, a private combined school serving Bethal. It currently teaches around 187 learners.

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

Cum Laude Academy is a private combined school in Bethal. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

187
Learners
10
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Cum Laude 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

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Cum Laude Academy.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cum Laude Academy, 2,881 compared with 187; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cum Laude Academy, 2,246 compared with 187; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cum Laude Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Cum Laude Academy's 187; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cum Laude Academy, 2,143 compared with 187; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cum Laude Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Cum Laude Academy's 187; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cum Laude Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Bethal

Zooming into Bethal, here are 5 other schools to compare against Cum Laude Academy.

  • Ikhethelo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Cum Laude Academy's 187; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cum Laude Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sakhisizwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cum Laude Academy, 1,515 compared with 187; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mzinoni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,485 learners against Cum Laude Academy's 187; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cum Laude Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thandanani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,380 learners against Cum Laude Academy's 187; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lamlile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,314 learners against Cum Laude Academy's 187; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Paul Kruger St, , Secunda,
Postal
Lillian Ngoyi Centre 0 Secunda Secunda 2311
Telephone
084 250 3383
EMIS number
800032581

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cum Laude 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 Cum Laude Academy directly, on 084 250 3383, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cum Laude 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Cum Laude Academy the best school in Bethal?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cum Laude Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Bethal besides Cum Laude Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bethal, including Ikhethelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Cum Laude Academy?
Cum Laude Academy reported 187 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Cum Laude Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Cum Laude 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 Cum Laude Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Cum Laude Academy.
Is Cum Laude Academy a public or private school?
Cum Laude Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Cum Laude Academy?
You can call 084 250 3383. It is located at Paul Kruger St, , Secunda,.
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