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Kec Academy High School

Private secondary school · Knysna, Western Cape · Unknown district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Kec Academy High School, a private secondary school serving Knysna. It currently teaches around 18 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Kec Academy High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Kec Academy High School is a private secondary school in Knysna. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

18
Learners
2
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Kec Academy High School 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

Unknown district

5 other schools in Unknown district, for comparison against Kec Academy High School.

  • Lower Crossroads High School teaches considerably more learners than Kec Academy High School, 400 compared with 18, and is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis.
  • Masifunde Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 221 learners against Kec Academy High School's 18, and is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis.
  • Soneike Private School-Van Riebeeck Roa teaches considerably more learners than Kec Academy High School, 194 compared with 18, and is a private combined school, a different phase than Kec Academy High School.
  • Kensio House Therapeutic Academy teaches considerably more learners than Kec Academy High School, 130 compared with 18, and is a private intermediate school, a different phase than Kec Academy High School.
  • The Leadership College Trading As Tlc A is noticeably bigger, teaching 103 learners against Kec Academy High School's 18, and is a private intermediate school, a different phase than Kec Academy High School.

Knysna

Zooming into Knysna, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kec Academy High School.

  • Percy Mdala High School teaches considerably more learners than Kec Academy High School, 1,588 compared with 18; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 94.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kec Academy High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Knysna SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,470 learners against Kec Academy High School's 18; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kec Academy High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fraaisig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,385 learners against Kec Academy High School's 18; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Concordia High School teaches considerably more learners than Kec Academy High School, 1,377 compared with 18; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kec Academy High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembelitsha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kec Academy High School, 1,239 compared with 18; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
16 Main Street Melville Centre 6571
Postal
16 Main Street Melville Centre Unknown 6571
Telephone
99
EMIS number
100000850

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kec Academy High School?
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 Kec Academy High School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kec Academy High School?
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Kec Academy High School the best school in Knysna?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kec Academy High School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Knysna besides Kec Academy High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Knysna, including Percy Mdala High School.
How big are the classes at Kec Academy High School?
Kec Academy High School reported 18 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Kec Academy High School?
Yes. As a private school, Kec Academy High School 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 Kec Academy High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Kec Academy High School.
Is Kec Academy High School a public or private school?
Kec Academy High School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Kec Academy High School?
You can call 99. It is located at 16 Main Street Melville Centre 6571.
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