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Phalaborwa Academy

Private primary school · Lulekani, Lulekani, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Phalaborwa Academy, a private primary school serving Lulekani. The school's roll stands at roughly 216 learners.

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

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

216
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Phalaborwa 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

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Phalaborwa Academy.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Phalaborwa Academy's 216; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phalaborwa Academy, 2,021 compared with 216; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phalaborwa Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Phalaborwa Academy's 216; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phalaborwa Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Phalaborwa Academy's 216; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phalaborwa Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phalaborwa Academy, 1,829 compared with 216; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phalaborwa Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lulekani

Zooming into Lulekani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phalaborwa Academy.

  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Phalaborwa Academy's 216; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phalaborwa Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Baranuka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,806 learners against Phalaborwa Academy's 216; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 90.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phalaborwa Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkateko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phalaborwa Academy, 1,704 compared with 216; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phalaborwa Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nwasorini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phalaborwa Academy, 1,230 compared with 216; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kurhula Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,147 learners against Phalaborwa Academy's 216; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
10 Batavier Street, Phalaborwa 1392
Postal
P.o. Box 1554; Phalaborwa
Telephone
083 329 5468
EMIS number
994402208

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa Academy directly, on 083 329 5468, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa Academy the best school in Lulekani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phalaborwa Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Lulekani besides Phalaborwa Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lulekani, including Majeje.
How big are the classes at Phalaborwa Academy?
Phalaborwa Academy reported 216 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Phalaborwa Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa Academy a public or private school?
Phalaborwa Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Phalaborwa Academy?
You can call 083 329 5468. It is located at 10 Batavier Street, Phalaborwa 1392.
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