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Lakeside Education Academy

Private combined school · Lakeside, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (4 circuit)

Lakeside Education Academy is a private combined school in Lakeside, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

Located in Lakeside, City Of Cape Town, Lakeside Education Academy is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

105
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lakeside Education 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 Lakeside Education Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 6 matric candidates from Lakeside Education Academy sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202366100.0%
202466100.0%
202566100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lakeside Education Academy offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics22100.0%
Mathematical Literacy44100.0%
Physical Sciences11100.0%
Life Sciences44100.0%
Business Studies33100.0%
History11100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with Lakeside Education Academy.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lakeside Education Academy, 1,847 compared with 105; 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, 81.6% against Lakeside Education Academy's 100%.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lakeside Education Academy, 1,780 compared with 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Lakeside Education Academy's 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Lakeside Education Academy's 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Lakeside Education Academy's 105; 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, 89.4% against Lakeside Education Academy's 100%.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Lakeside Education Academy, 2,089 compared with 105, and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Lakeside Education Academy's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lakeside Education Academy, 2,037 compared with 105; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Lakeside Education Academy's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Lakeside Education Academy's 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lakeside Education Academy, 1,970 compared with 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Lakeside Education Academy's 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
Lakeside Centre Main Service Road Lakeside 7945
Postal
Main Road Lakeside Unknown 7945
Telephone
021 788 8196
Website
educationacademy.co.za
Email
info@educationacademy.co.za
EMIS number
100000643

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lakeside Education 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 Lakeside Education Academy directly, on 021 788 8196, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lakeside Education 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 Lakeside Education Academy the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Lakeside Education Academy's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Lakeside Education Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Lakeside Education Academy?
Lakeside Education Academy reported 105 learners and 14 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 Lakeside Education Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Lakeside Education 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 Lakeside Education Academy's matric results like?
Lakeside Education Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Lakeside Education Academy a public or private school?
Lakeside Education Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Lakeside Education Academy?
You can call 021 788 8196. It is located at Lakeside Centre Main Service Road Lakeside 7945.
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