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Jackson College Academy

Private combined school · Port Edward, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Port Edward, Jackson College Academy operates as a private combined school. It currently teaches around 61 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Jackson College Academy: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Jackson College Academy is a private combined school serving families in and around Port Edward. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

61
Learners
11
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Jackson College Academy sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Jackson College Academy.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Jackson College Academy's 61; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jackson College Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Jackson College Academy's 61; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jackson College Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Jackson College Academy's 61; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Jackson College Academy's 61; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Jackson College Academy, 1,267 compared with 61; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jackson College Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Port Edward

Zooming into Port Edward, here are 5 other schools to compare against Jackson College Academy.

  • Gumzana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,442 learners against Jackson College Academy's 61; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jackson College Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ebenezer Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Jackson College Academy's 61; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vulindlela Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Jackson College Academy, 993 compared with 61; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jackson College Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Stanford Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 619 learners against Jackson College Academy's 61; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Nomagqwathekana Comprehensive Technical School is noticeably bigger, teaching 448 learners against Jackson College Academy's 61; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jackson College Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Indwe Road, Lady Frere, 5410
Telephone
086 160 0186
EMIS number
200600432

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jackson College 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 Jackson College Academy directly, on 086 160 0186, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jackson College Academy?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Jackson College Academy the best school in Port Edward?
No matric pass rate is on record for Jackson College Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Port Edward besides Jackson College Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Edward, including Gumzana Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Jackson College Academy?
Jackson College Academy reported 61 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Jackson College Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Jackson College 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 Jackson College Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Jackson College Academy.
Is Jackson College Academy a public or private school?
Jackson College Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Jackson College Academy?
You can call 086 160 0186. It is located at Indwe Road, Lady Frere, 5410.
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