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Northern Academy

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

Northern Academy is a private primary school based in Florapark, Polokwane. Around 1,347 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Florapark, Polokwane, Northern Academy operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

1,347
Learners
52
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Northern 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 Northern Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Northern Academy, 2,633 compared with 1,347; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Northern Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Northern Academy, 2,010 compared with 1,347; is a private secondary school, a different phase than Northern Academy; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Northern Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northern Academy, 1,969 compared with 1,347; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Northern Academy, at 1,836 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Northern Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School is a similar size to Northern Academy, with 1,821 learners against 1,347; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Northern Academy, 2,633 compared with 1,347; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Northern Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Northern Academy, 2,010 compared with 1,347; is a private secondary school, a different phase than Northern Academy; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Northern Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northern Academy, 1,969 compared with 1,347; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is a similar size to Northern Academy, with 1,821 learners against 1,347; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is a similar size to Northern Academy, with 1,780 learners against 1,347; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, 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 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Suid Street; Pietersburg;
Postal
P.o. Box 3282; Pietersburg
Telephone
087 285 1644
EMIS number
904221303

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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 087 285 1644, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Northern 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 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Northern Academy the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Northern Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
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 1,347 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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.
Is Northern Academy a public or private school?
Northern Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Northern Academy?
You can call 087 285 1644. It is located at Suid Street; Pietersburg;.
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