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Orel Private Academy

Private primary school · Null, Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Orel Private Academy, a private primary school serving Null, Kimberley. Around 140 learners are enrolled here.

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

Orel Private Academy is a private primary school in Null, Kimberley. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

140
Learners
12
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Orel Private 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

Frances Baard (FB) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Frances Baard (FB) district with Orel Private Academy.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against Orel Private Academy's 140; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orel Private Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Rietvale High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,492 learners against Orel Private Academy's 140; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orel Private Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orel Private Academy, 1,478 compared with 140; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orel Private Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against Orel Private Academy's 140; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against Orel Private Academy's 140; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Kimberley

Zooming into Kimberley, here are 5 other schools to compare against Orel Private Academy.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against Orel Private Academy's 140; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orel Private Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orel Private Academy, 1,478 compared with 140; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orel Private Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against Orel Private Academy's 140; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against Orel Private Academy's 140; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Tetlanyo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orel Private Academy, 1,453 compared with 140; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 89.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orel Private Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
13 Birbeck Avenue New Park Kimberley 8300
Postal
13 Birbeck Avenue New Park Kimberley 8300
Telephone
061 779 3266
Website
orelprivateacademy.co.za
EMIS number
300011221

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Orel Private 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 Orel Private Academy directly, on 061 779 3266, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Orel Private 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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Orel Private Academy the best school in Kimberley?
No matric pass rate is on record for Orel Private Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Kimberley besides Orel Private Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kimberley, including !Xunkhwesa Combined School.
How big are the classes at Orel Private Academy?
Orel Private Academy reported 140 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Orel Private Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Orel Private 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 Orel Private Academy a public or private school?
Orel Private Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Orel Private Academy?
You can call 061 779 3266. It is located at 13 Birbeck Avenue New Park Kimberley 8300.
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