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Mbowa Academy

Private secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Mbowa Academy is a private secondary school in Johannesburg.

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

Located in Johannesburg, Mbowa Academy is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

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

Fee-charging school

Mbowa 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 Mbowa Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Mbowa Academy.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches around 2,888 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches around 2,715 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches around 2,306 learners; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbowa Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School teaches around 2,274 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbowa Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches around 2,194 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbowa Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches around 2,936 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches around 2,896 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbowa Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches around 2,892 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches around 2,888 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches around 2,848 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
45, Plein Street, , Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Post Box 61031 2000
Telephone
011 333 6479
Website
mbowacollege.co.za
Email
info@mbowacollege.co.za
EMIS number
700400350

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbowa 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 Mbowa Academy directly, on 011 333 6479, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbowa 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Mbowa Academy the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbowa Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Mbowa Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mbowa Academy?
Exact learner and educator numbers are not published for Mbowa Academy, so no class-size ratio can be worked out.
Do you pay school fees at Mbowa Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Mbowa 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 Mbowa Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mbowa Academy.
Is Mbowa Academy a public or private school?
Mbowa Academy is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Mbowa Academy?
You can call 011 333 6479. It is located at 45, Plein Street, , Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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