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Gem-Meg Academy

Private combined school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Gem-Meg Academy, a private combined school serving Johannesburg. Around 318 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

318
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Gem-Meg 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 East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Gem-Meg Academy.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gem-Meg Academy, 3,591 compared with 318; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gem-Meg Academy, 2,896 compared with 318; 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 Gem-Meg Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gem-Meg Academy, 2,848 compared with 318; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Gem-Meg Academy's 318; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Gem-Meg Academy's 318; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gem-Meg Academy.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Gem-Meg Academy's 318; 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 Gem-Meg Academy, 2,896 compared with 318; 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 Gem-Meg 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 Gem-Meg Academy's 318; 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 Gem-Meg Academy's 318; 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 Gem-Meg Academy, 2,848 compared with 318; 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 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
104, Kerk Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Telephone
010 023 0518
EMIS number
700401243

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gem-Meg 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 Gem-Meg Academy directly, on 010 023 0518, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gem-Meg 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 Gem-Meg Academy the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gem-Meg 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 Gem-Meg Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gem-Meg Academy?
Gem-Meg Academy reported 318 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Gem-Meg Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Gem-Meg 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 Gem-Meg Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gem-Meg Academy.
Is Gem-Meg Academy a public or private school?
Gem-Meg Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Gem-Meg Academy?
You can call 010 023 0518. It is located at 104, Kerk Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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