High School Akasia

Three year NSC pass rate

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Akasia offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

Fee-charging school

High School Akasia is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for High School Akasia specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

More about this school

• The school's own site reports a 2022 matric pass rate of 95.65%, with 61.61% of learners achieving Bachelor's-level passes.
• Subject of recurring, multi-year admissions/placement disputes covered by national and local media (2025-2026).

Website and social media

High School Akasia on the news

• Parents protest at Hoërskool Akasia over admissions dispute Rekord (The Citizen) · 2026-02-10

  Parents protested for about a week alleging unfair, non-transparent Grade 8 and intermediate-grade placements.

• Parents up in arms over ongoing placement delays at Hoërskool Akasia eNCA · 2026-02-06

  Frustrated parents blocked the school gate over unplaced Grade 8 and intermediate learners.

• Akasia parents demand fairness in school admissions process The Star (IOL News) · 2025-01-15

  An earlier round of the same admissions dispute; about 140 local children remained unplaced.

Contact and location

Address

67, Main Street, Heatherdale, Akasia, Pretoria

Postal

Private Bag 3 Karenpark 0118

Telephone

012 542 1178

EMIS number

700240044

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