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Espoir Academy

Private primary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Espoir Academy, a private primary school serving Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 97 learners.

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

Espoir Academy is a private primary school in Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

97
Learners
11
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Espoir 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

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Espoir Academy.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Espoir Academy's 97; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Espoir Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Espoir Academy, 2,371 compared with 97; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Espoir Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Espoir Academy's 97; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Espoir Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Espoir Academy, 1,987 compared with 97; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Espoir Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Espoir Academy, 1,952 compared with 97; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Espoir Academy.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Espoir Academy's 97; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Espoir Academy, 2,896 compared with 97; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Espoir Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Espoir Academy's 97; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Espoir Academy's 97; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Espoir Academy, 2,848 compared with 97; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
31, Rifle Range Road, Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 90764 Bertsham 2013
Telephone
011 433 0951
Website
espoiracademy.co.za
Email
info@espoiracademy.co.za
EMIS number
700400903

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Espoir 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 Espoir Academy directly, on 011 433 0951, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Espoir 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Espoir Academy the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Espoir Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Espoir Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Espoir Academy?
Espoir Academy reported 97 learners and 11 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 Espoir Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Espoir 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 Espoir Academy a public or private school?
Espoir Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Espoir Academy?
You can call 011 433 0951. It is located at 31, Rifle Range Road, Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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