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New Covenant Academy

Private secondary school · Rustenburg, Rustenburg, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

New Covenant Academy is a private secondary school in Rustenburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Located in Rustenburg, New Covenant Academy is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

159
Learners
9
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

New Covenant 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 New Covenant Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 7 matric candidates from New Covenant Academy sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310990.0%
20241313100.0%
202577100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, New Covenant Academy offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics22100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1111100.0%
Physical Sciences22100.0%
Life Sciences88100.0%
Business Studies1111100.0%
Geography1313100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bojanala district with New Covenant Academy.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against New Covenant Academy's 159; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against New Covenant Academy's 159; 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, 88.4% against New Covenant Academy's 100%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than New Covenant Academy, 2,053 compared with 159; 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, 95.5% against New Covenant Academy's 100%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against New Covenant Academy's 159; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than New Covenant Academy, 1,957 compared with 159; 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, 94.7% against New Covenant Academy's 100%.

Rustenburg

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

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against New Covenant Academy's 159; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against New Covenant Academy's 159; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than New Covenant Academy, 1,957 compared with 159; 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, 94.7% against New Covenant Academy's 100%.
  • Fields College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,740 learners against New Covenant Academy's 159; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against New Covenant Academy's 100%).
  • Iketleetso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than New Covenant Academy, 1,659 compared with 159; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against New Covenant Academy's 100%.
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
Cnr Beneden & Ridder Street, East End, Rustenburg, 1747
Postal
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Telephone
014 596 6262
Website
covenantcollege.org
Email
enrolements@covenantcollege.org
EMIS number
600105347

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at New Covenant 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 New Covenant Academy directly, on 014 596 6262, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to New Covenant 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 New Covenant Academy the best school in Rustenburg?
On the numbers that are published, New Covenant Academy's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of Fields College at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Rustenburg besides New Covenant Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Rustenburg, including Paardekraal Primary School.
How big are the classes at New Covenant Academy?
New Covenant Academy reported 159 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 New Covenant Academy?
Yes. As a private school, New Covenant 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 New Covenant Academy's matric results like?
New Covenant Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 90% in 2023.
Is New Covenant Academy a public or private school?
New Covenant Academy is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact New Covenant Academy?
You can call 014 596 6262. It is located at Cnr Beneden & Ridder Street, East End, Rustenburg, 1747.
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