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New Gen Academy

Private combined school · Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

New Gen Academy is a private combined school based in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about New Gen Academy, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, New Gen Academy operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

476
Learners
24
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

New Gen 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 Gen Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

New Gen Academy entered 25 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023262388.5%
2024454293.3%
20252525100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, New Gen Academy offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics141178.6%
Mathematical Literacy3131100.0%
Physical Sciences121083.3%
Life Sciences2020100.0%
Accounting8562.5%
Business Studies2525100.0%
History88100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against New Gen Academy.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than New Gen Academy, 2,678 compared with 476; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against New Gen Academy's 100%.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against New Gen Academy's 476; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against New Gen Academy's 100%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than New Gen Academy, 2,256 compared with 476; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against New Gen Academy's 100%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against New Gen Academy's 476; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.9% against New Gen Academy's 100%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against New Gen Academy's 476; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than New Gen Academy, 2,936 compared with 476; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against New Gen Academy's 476; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against New Gen Academy's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than New Gen Academy, 2,892 compared with 476; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than New Gen Academy, 2,888 compared with 476; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against New Gen Academy's 476; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
19, Sirkel Street, Eldorado Park Ext 5, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 1170 Eldorado Park 1813
Telephone
010 025 9563
Website
newgenacademy.co.za
Email
secretary@newgenacademy.co.za
EMIS number
700400696

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at New Gen 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 Gen Academy directly, on 010 025 9563, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to New Gen 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 New Gen Academy the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, New Gen Academy's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides New Gen Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at New Gen Academy?
New Gen Academy reported 476 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Gen Academy?
Yes. As a private school, New Gen 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 Gen Academy's matric results like?
New Gen Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 88.5% in 2023.
Is New Gen Academy a public or private school?
New Gen Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact New Gen Academy?
You can call 010 025 9563. It is located at 19, Sirkel Street, Eldorado Park Ext 5, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg.
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