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Odyssey Academy

Private combined school · Edenvale, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Odyssey Academy, a private combined school serving Edenvale, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 156 learners.

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

Odyssey Academy is a private combined school in Edenvale, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

156
Learners
15
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Odyssey 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.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Odyssey Academy.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Odyssey Academy's 156; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Odyssey Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Odyssey Academy's 156; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Odyssey Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Odyssey Academy's 156; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Odyssey Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Odyssey Academy, 2,531 compared with 156; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Odyssey Academy, 2,515 compared with 156; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Odyssey Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Odyssey Academy.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Odyssey Academy's 156; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Odyssey Academy, 2,896 compared with 156; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Odyssey Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Odyssey Academy's 156; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Odyssey Academy's 156; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Odyssey Academy, 2,848 compared with 156; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
18 & 20, 8Th Avenue, Edenvale, Edenvale, Johannesburg
Telephone
073 505 1267
Website
odysseyacademy.co.za
Email
enrolments@odysseyacademy.co.za
EMIS number
700401164

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Odyssey 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 Odyssey Academy directly, on 073 505 1267, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Odyssey 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Odyssey Academy the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Odyssey Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Odyssey Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Odyssey Academy?
Odyssey Academy reported 156 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Odyssey Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Odyssey 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 Odyssey Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Odyssey Academy.
Is Odyssey Academy a public or private school?
Odyssey Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Odyssey Academy?
You can call 073 505 1267. It is located at 18 & 20, 8Th Avenue, Edenvale, Edenvale, Johannesburg.
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