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Oakland Academy

Private combined school · Edgemead, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (8 circuit)

Oakland Academy is a private combined school in Edgemead, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.9% pass rate.

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

Located in Edgemead, City Of Cape Town, Oakland Academy is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

355
Learners
33
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Oakland 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 Oakland Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Oakland Academy entered 22 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.9% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023141178.6%
2024242083.3%
2025222090.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Oakland Academy offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13538.5%
Mathematical Literacy1111100.0%
Physical Sciences7228.6%
Life Sciences151493.3%
Accounting22100.0%
Business Studies161593.8%
Geography44100.0%
History44100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro North district with Oakland Academy.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Oakland Academy, 2,089 compared with 355, and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Oakland Academy's 90.9%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Oakland Academy's 355; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Oakland Academy, 1,970 compared with 355; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Oakland Academy, 1,837 compared with 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92% against Oakland Academy's 90.9%).
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Oakland Academy, 1,726 compared with 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Oakland Academy, 2,089 compared with 355, and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Oakland Academy's 90.9%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Oakland Academy, 2,037 compared with 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Oakland Academy's 90.9%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Oakland Academy's 355; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Oakland Academy, 1,970 compared with 355; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Oakland Academy's 355; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
6 Barrow Street Monte Vista 7460
Postal
6 Barrow Street Monte Vista Unknown 7460
Telephone
083 354 8348
Website
oaklandacademyed.co.za
Email
oaklandedgemead@gmail.com
EMIS number
100000634

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Oakland 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 Oakland Academy directly, on 083 354 8348, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Oakland 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 Oakland Academy the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Oakland Academy's matric pass rate of 90.9% is lower than MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Oakland Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Oakland Academy?
Oakland Academy reported 355 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Oakland Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Oakland 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 Oakland Academy's matric results like?
Oakland Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.9%, in 2025. That's up from 78.6% in 2023.
Is Oakland Academy a public or private school?
Oakland Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Oakland Academy?
You can call 083 354 8348. It is located at 6 Barrow Street Monte Vista 7460.
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