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Northern Academy

Private secondary school · Florapark, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Northern Academy, a private secondary school serving Florapark, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.5%.

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

Northern Academy is a private secondary school in Florapark, Polokwane. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

2,010
Learners
83
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Northern 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 403 learners from Northern Academy who wrote matric in 2025, 95.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202342739392.0%
202436833691.3%
202540338595.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Northern Academy reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13612189.0%
Mathematical Literacy23222697.4%
Physical Sciences1048480.8%
Life Sciences15814189.2%
Accounting908291.1%
Business Studies19618694.9%
Economics1309875.4%
Geography1079790.7%
History876979.3%
English First Additional Language138138100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Northern Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is a similar size to Northern Academy, with 2,633 learners against 2,010; 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, 87.2% against Northern Academy's 95.5%.
  • Molamo Primary School is a similar size to Northern Academy, with 1,969 learners against 2,010; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is a similar size to Northern Academy, with 1,836 learners against 2,010; 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, 87.9% against Northern Academy's 95.5%.
  • Nirvana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Northern Academy, at 1,821 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Toronto Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Northern Academy, at 1,796 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Northern Academy.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is a similar size to Northern Academy, with 2,633 learners against 2,010; 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, 87.2% against Northern Academy's 95.5%.
  • Molamo Primary School is a similar size to Northern Academy, with 1,969 learners against 2,010; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Northern Academy, at 1,821 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Northern Academy, at 1,780 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Derek Kobe Secondary School is a similar size to Northern Academy, with 1,737 learners against 2,010; 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, 70.1% against Northern Academy's 95.5%.
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
Suid Street; Pietersburg;
Postal
P.o. Box 3282; Pietersburg
Telephone
015 296 3570
EMIS number
904221304

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Northern 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 Northern Academy directly, on 015 296 3570, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Northern 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 Northern Academy the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Northern Academy's 95.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KLAAS MOTHAPO at 87.2%.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Northern Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Northern Academy?
Northern Academy reported 2,010 learners and 83 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Northern Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Northern 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 Northern Academy's matric results like?
Northern Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.5%, in 2025. That's up from 92% in 2023.
Is Northern Academy a public or private school?
Northern Academy is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Northern Academy?
You can call 015 296 3570. It is located at Suid Street; Pietersburg;.
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