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Hibberdene Academy

Private combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Turton circuit)

Hibberdene Academy is a private combined school in Ugu district. It currently teaches around 66 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Hibberdene Academy, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ugu district, Hibberdene Academy is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

66
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hibberdene 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 Hibberdene Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Ugu district

Here is how Hibberdene Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Ugu district.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Hibberdene Academy, 1,710 compared with 66; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School teaches considerably more learners than Hibberdene Academy, 1,673 compared with 66; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hibberdene Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hibberdene Academy, 1,612 compared with 66; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hibberdene Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luthuli High School teaches considerably more learners than Hibberdene Academy, 1,592 compared with 66; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hibberdene Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against Hibberdene Academy's 66; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
287 Lot Santa Barbara, Umzumbe Rural, Umzumbe Rural, Umzumbe, 4220
Postal
P.o.box 740, Hibberdene, 4220
Telephone
039 699 3611
Website
hibberdeneacademy.co.za
Email
admin@hibberdeneacademy.co.za
EMIS number
500338957

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hibberdene 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 Hibberdene Academy directly, on 039 699 3611 or by email at admin@hibberdeneacademy.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hibberdene 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 Hibberdene Academy the best school in Ugu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hibberdene Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Hibberdene Academy?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Hibberdene Academy?
Hibberdene Academy reported 66 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 5 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 Hibberdene Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Hibberdene 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 Hibberdene Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Hibberdene Academy.
Is Hibberdene Academy a public or private school?
Hibberdene Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Hibberdene Academy?
You can call 039 699 3611 or email admin@hibberdeneacademy.co.za. It is located at 287 Lot Santa Barbara, Umzumbe Rural, Umzumbe Rural, Umzumbe, 4220.