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Happy Home Academy

Private combined school · Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Happy Home Academy is a private combined school in Sydenham, Port Elizabeth. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.1%.

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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.

603
Learners
30
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023755168.0%
20241069185.8%
2025767092.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201680.0%
Mathematical Literacy878395.4%
Physical Sciences181161.1%
Life Sciences473472.3%
Accounting161487.5%
Business Studies454293.3%
Geography585493.1%
History302996.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Happy Home Academy.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Happy Home Academy's 603; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Happy Home Academy's 92.1%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Happy Home Academy's 603; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Happy Home Academy's 92.1%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Happy Home Academy's 603; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Happy Home Academy's 92.1%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Happy Home Academy's 603; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Happy Home Academy's 92.1%).
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Happy Home Academy's 603; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Port Elizabeth

And within Port Elizabeth itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Happy Home Academy's 603; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Happy Home Academy's 92.1%.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Happy Home Academy, 1,464 compared with 603; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School teaches considerably more learners than Happy Home Academy, 1,174 compared with 603; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Happy Home Academy's 92.1%.
  • Westville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,158 learners against Happy Home Academy's 603; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.6% against Happy Home Academy's 92.1%).
  • Sydenham Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Happy Home Academy, 1,123 compared with 603; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2 Gibaud Street Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, 6213
Telephone
041 451 1243
EMIS number
200100063

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Happy Home 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 Happy Home Academy directly, on 041 451 1243, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Happy Home Academy?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Happy Home Academy the best school in Port Elizabeth?
On the numbers that are published, Happy Home Academy's matric pass rate of 92.1% is lower than PEARSON HIGH SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Port Elizabeth besides Happy Home Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Happy Home Academy?
Happy Home Academy reported 603 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Happy Home Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Happy Home 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 Happy Home Academy's matric results like?
Happy Home Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.1%, in 2025. That's up from 68% in 2023.
Is Happy Home Academy a public or private school?
Happy Home Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Happy Home Academy?
You can call 041 451 1243. It is located at 2 Gibaud Street Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, 6213.
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