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Pride Junior Academy

Private primary school · Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (1 circuit)

In Vereeniging, Pride Junior Academy operates as a private primary school. It currently teaches around 287 learners.

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

Pride Junior Academy is a private primary school serving families in and around Vereeniging. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

287
Learners
15
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Pride Junior 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

Sedibeng East district

5 other schools in Sedibeng East district, for comparison against Pride Junior Academy.

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Pride Junior Academy's 287; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pride Junior Academy, 1,940 compared with 287; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pride Junior Academy, 1,832 compared with 287; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Pride Junior Academy's 287; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Pride Junior Academy's 287; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pride Junior Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vereeniging

Zooming into Vereeniging, here are 5 other schools to compare against Pride Junior Academy.

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pride Junior Academy, 1,940 compared with 287; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Pride Junior Academy's 287; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pride Junior Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,588 learners against Pride Junior Academy's 287; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Pride Junior Academy's 287; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pride Junior Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Smuts High School teaches considerably more learners than Pride Junior Academy, 1,405 compared with 287; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 71.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pride Junior 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, Merriman Avenue, Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Vereeniging
Telephone
016 421 1620
Website
pridejunioracademy.co.za
Email
info@pridejunioracademy.co.za
EMIS number
700401133

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pride Junior 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 Pride Junior Academy directly, on 016 421 1620, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pride Junior 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 Pride Junior Academy the best school in Vereeniging?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pride Junior Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Vereeniging besides Pride Junior Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at Pride Junior Academy?
Pride Junior Academy reported 287 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Pride Junior Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Pride Junior 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 Pride Junior Academy a public or private school?
Pride Junior Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Pride Junior Academy?
You can call 016 421 1620. It is located at 13, Merriman Avenue, Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Vereeniging.
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