Private combined school · Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Happy Home Academy, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, Happy Home Academy is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.
In 2025, 76 matric candidates from Happy Home Academy sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75 | 51 | 68.0% |
| 2024 | 106 | 91 | 85.8% |
| 2025 | 76 | 70 | 92.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Happy Home Academy offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 96.7% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 16 | 80.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 87 | 83 | 95.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 18 | 11 | 61.1% |
| Life Sciences | 47 | 34 | 72.3% |
| Accounting | 16 | 14 | 87.5% |
| Business Studies | 45 | 42 | 93.3% |
| Geography | 58 | 54 | 93.1% |
| History | 30 | 29 | 96.7% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Happy Home 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 Happy Home Academy directly for the current fee schedule.