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Heritage Academy

Private combined school · Mayorswalk, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Elandskop circuit)

Heritage Academy is a private combined school based in Mayorswalk. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Heritage Academy, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mayorswalk, Heritage Academy operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

225
Learners
28
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Heritage 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 Heritage Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 24 learners from Heritage Academy who wrote matric in 2025, 87.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20239777.8%
2024232295.7%
2025242187.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311215.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Heritage Academy offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6350.0%
Mathematical Literacy171694.1%
Physical Sciences22100.0%
Life Sciences9888.9%
Accounting7571.4%
Business Studies171694.1%
Geography161593.8%
History2121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umgungundlovu district with Heritage Academy.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Heritage Academy's 225; 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, 84.2% against Heritage Academy's 87.5%.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Heritage Academy, 1,825 compared with 225; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Heritage Academy, 1,722 compared with 225; 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 (85.9% against Heritage Academy's 87.5%).
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Heritage Academy, 1,709 compared with 225; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Heritage Academy's 87.5%.
  • Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Heritage Academy's 225; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Heritage Academy's 87.5%.
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
8 Stott Road, Mayorswalk, Pietermaritzburg, 3208
Postal
Post Office, Mayorswalk, 3208
Telephone
033 344 1862
Email
secretary@heritageacademy.co.za
EMIS number
500154771

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Heritage 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 Heritage Academy directly, on 033 344 1862 or by email at secretary@heritageacademy.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Heritage 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 Heritage Academy the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Heritage Academy's matric pass rate of 87.5% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Heritage Academy?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Heritage Academy?
Heritage Academy reported 225 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Heritage Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Heritage 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 Heritage Academy's matric results like?
Heritage Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.5%, in 2025. That's up from 77.8% in 2023.
Is Heritage Academy a public or private school?
Heritage Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Heritage Academy?
You can call 033 344 1862 or email secretary@heritageacademy.co.za. It is located at 8 Stott Road, Mayorswalk, Pietermaritzburg, 3208.