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Poplar Academy

Private combined school · Midrand, Midrand, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

In Midrand, Poplar Academy operates as a private combined school. The school's roll stands at roughly 105 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Poplar Academy: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Poplar Academy is a private combined school serving families in and around Midrand. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

105
Learners
24
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Poplar 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

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Poplar Academy.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Poplar Academy, 3,591 compared with 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Poplar Academy, 2,896 compared with 105; 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 Poplar Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Poplar Academy, 2,848 compared with 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Poplar Academy's 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Poplar Academy's 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Midrand

Zooming into Midrand, here are 5 other schools to compare against Poplar Academy.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Poplar Academy, 3,591 compared with 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Poplar Academy's 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mikateka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Poplar Academy, 2,508 compared with 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • David Makhubo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Poplar Academy, 2,363 compared with 105; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Olifantsfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against Poplar Academy's 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
39, Whisken Avenue, Crowthorne, Midrand, Midrand
Postal
P.o Box 31796 Kyalami 1684
Telephone
082 655 0723
Website
poplaracademy.co.za
Email
admin@poplaracademy.co.za
EMIS number
700400805

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Poplar 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 Poplar Academy directly, on 082 655 0723, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Poplar 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 Poplar Academy the best school in Midrand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Poplar Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Midrand besides Poplar Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Midrand, including Kanana Primary School.
How big are the classes at Poplar Academy?
Poplar Academy reported 105 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 4 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 Poplar Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Poplar 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 Poplar Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Poplar Academy.
Is Poplar Academy a public or private school?
Poplar Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Poplar Academy?
You can call 082 655 0723. It is located at 39, Whisken Avenue, Crowthorne, Midrand, Midrand.
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