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Lowveld Academy

Private secondary school · Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Lowveld Academy, a private secondary school serving Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit. It currently teaches around 317 learners.

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

Lowveld Academy is a private secondary school in Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

317
Learners
21
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Lowveld 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

Mopani West district

Here is how Lowveld Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani West district.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Lowveld Academy's 317; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lowveld Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Lowveld Academy's 317; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lowveld Academy, 1,675 compared with 317; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lowveld Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Lowveld Academy's 317; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lowveld Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Lowveld Academy's 317; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Hoedspruit

Zooming into Hoedspruit, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lowveld Academy.

  • Diphuti Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lowveld Academy, 978 compared with 317; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Maahlemele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 598 learners against Lowveld Academy's 317; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lowveld Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Santeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lowveld Academy, at 307 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • High School Hoedspruit High School sits in roughly the same size range as Lowveld Academy, at 275 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 97.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lowveld Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hope Combined English Medium Combined School is a similar size to Lowveld Academy, with 247 learners against 317, and is a private combined school, a different phase than Lowveld Academy.
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
Stand 215 Rock Fig Ave
Postal
Po Box 791 Hoedspruit
Telephone
015 793 3750
Website
lowveldacademy.co.za
Email
hoedspruit@lowveldacademy.co.za
EMIS number
996605303

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lowveld 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 Lowveld Academy directly, on 015 793 3750, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lowveld 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Lowveld Academy the best school in Hoedspruit?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lowveld Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Hoedspruit besides Lowveld Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Hoedspruit, including Diphuti.
How big are the classes at Lowveld Academy?
Lowveld Academy reported 317 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Lowveld Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Lowveld 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 Lowveld Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Lowveld Academy.
Is Lowveld Academy a public or private school?
Lowveld Academy is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Lowveld Academy?
You can call 015 793 3750. It is located at Stand 215 Rock Fig Ave.
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