Private secondary school · Florapark, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 427 | 393 | 92.0% |
| 2024 | 368 | 336 | 91.3% |
| 2025 | 403 | 385 | 95.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Northern Academy reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 136 | 121 | 89.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 232 | 226 | 97.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 104 | 84 | 80.8% |
| Life Sciences | 158 | 141 | 89.2% |
| Accounting | 90 | 82 | 91.1% |
| Business Studies | 196 | 186 | 94.9% |
| Economics | 130 | 98 | 75.4% |
| Geography | 107 | 97 | 90.7% |
| History | 87 | 69 | 79.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 138 | 138 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.