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Lighthouse Academy

Private combined school · Linkside, Mossel Bay, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (2 circuit)

In Linkside, Mossel Bay, Lighthouse Academy operates as a private combined school. The school's roll stands at roughly 232 learners.

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

Lighthouse Academy is a private combined school serving families in and around Linkside, Mossel Bay. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

232
Learners
23
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Lighthouse 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

Eden And Central Kar district

Here is how Lighthouse Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Eden And Central Kar district.

  • Murray High School teaches considerably more learners than Lighthouse Academy, 2,123 compared with 232; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lighthouse Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Lighthouse Academy's 232; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lighthouse Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Lighthouse Academy's 232; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Lighthouse Academy's 232; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Lighthouse Academy's 232; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lighthouse Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mossel Bay

Zooming into Mossel Bay, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lighthouse Academy.

  • Garden Route Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Lighthouse Academy's 232; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,446 learners against Lighthouse Academy's 232; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lighthouse Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sao Bras SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,368 learners against Lighthouse Academy's 232; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Indwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lighthouse Academy, 1,359 compared with 232; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lighthouse Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Erika Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lighthouse Academy, 1,315 compared with 232; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
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
112 21St Avenue Linkside Mossel Bay 6500
Postal
P O Box 2025 Mossel Bay Unknown 6500
Telephone
99
Website
mosselbaychamber.co.za
Email
admin@mosselbaychamber.co.za
EMIS number
100000580

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Academy directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Academy the best school in Mossel Bay?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lighthouse Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Mossel Bay besides Lighthouse Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mossel Bay, including Garden Route Primary School.
How big are the classes at Lighthouse Academy?
Lighthouse Academy reported 232 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Lighthouse Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Lighthouse Academy.
Is Lighthouse Academy a public or private school?
Lighthouse Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Lighthouse Academy?
You can call 99. It is located at 112 21St Avenue Linkside Mossel Bay 6500.
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