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Derona Academy-Academy Npc

Private combined school · Kempton Park, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

In Kempton Park, Derona Academy-Academy Npc operates as a private combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 95% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Derona Academy-Academy Npc: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Derona Academy-Academy Npc is a private combined school serving families in and around Kempton Park. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

246
Learners
27
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Derona Academy-Academy Npc 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

Derona Academy-Academy Npc entered 20 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023191894.7%
20241010100.0%
2025201995.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Derona Academy-Academy Npc reported results in 5 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics22100.0%
Mathematical Literacy88100.0%
Physical Sciences2150.0%
Life Sciences44100.0%
Business Studies88100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against Derona Academy-Academy Npc.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Derona Academy-Academy Npc's 246; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Derona Academy-Academy Npc's 95%).
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Derona Academy-Academy Npc's 246; 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 Derona Academy-Academy Npc's 95%.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Derona Academy-Academy Npc's 246; 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 Derona Academy-Academy Npc's 95%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Derona Academy-Academy Npc, 2,531 compared with 246; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Derona Academy-Academy Npc, 2,515 compared with 246; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Derona Academy-Academy Npc's 95%.

Kempton Park

Zooming into Kempton Park, here are 5 other schools to compare against Derona Academy-Academy Npc.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Derona Academy-Academy Npc's 246; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Derona Academy-Academy Npc's 95%).
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Derona Academy-Academy Npc's 246; 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 Derona Academy-Academy Npc's 95%.
  • Jiyana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,334 learners against Derona Academy-Academy Npc's 246; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Derona Academy-Academy Npc's 95%.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Derona Academy-Academy Npc, 2,319 compared with 246; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Derona Academy-Academy Npc, 2,254 compared with 246; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Derona Academy-Academy Npc's 95%.
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
36, Sim Road, Glem Marais, Kempton Park, Kempton Park
Telephone
076 833 7098
Website
deronaacademy.co.za
Email
office@deronaacademy.co.za
EMIS number
700401095

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Derona Academy-Academy Npc?
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 Derona Academy-Academy Npc directly, on 076 833 7098, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Derona Academy-Academy Npc?
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 Derona Academy-Academy Npc the best school in Kempton Park?
On the numbers that are published, Derona Academy-Academy Npc's matric pass rate of 95% is lower than JIYANA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kempton Park besides Derona Academy-Academy Npc?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Derona Academy-Academy Npc?
Derona Academy-Academy Npc reported 246 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Derona Academy-Academy Npc?
Yes. As a private school, Derona Academy-Academy Npc 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 Derona Academy-Academy Npc's matric results like?
Derona Academy-Academy Npc's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.7% since 2023.
Is Derona Academy-Academy Npc a public or private school?
Derona Academy-Academy Npc is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Derona Academy-Academy Npc?
You can call 076 833 7098. It is located at 36, Sim Road, Glem Marais, Kempton Park, Kempton Park.
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