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Providence Academy

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

Providence Academy is a private combined school based in Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Providence Academy, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Johannesburg, Providence Academy operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

1,112
Learners
44
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Providence Academy is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Providence Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 87 matric candidates from Providence Academy sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023868396.5%
2024757498.7%
20258787100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Providence Academy offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics111090.9%
Mathematical Literacy646093.8%
Physical Sciences1010100.0%
Life Sciences191894.7%
Accounting12975.0%
Business Studies3737100.0%
Economics373389.2%
Geography1919100.0%
History1919100.0%
English First Additional Language5252100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Providence Academy.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Providence Academy, 2,888 compared with 1,112; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Providence Academy's 1,112; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Providence Academy, 2,306 compared with 1,112; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Providence Academy's 100%.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Providence Academy, 2,274 compared with 1,112; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Providence Academy's 100%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Providence Academy's 1,112; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Providence Academy's 100%).

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Providence Academy, 2,936 compared with 1,112; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Providence Academy's 1,112; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Providence Academy's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Providence Academy, 2,892 compared with 1,112; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Providence Academy, 2,888 compared with 1,112; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Providence Academy's 1,112; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
104, 104 Pritchard St.cnr Smal Andvonwilliegh St, , Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P. O. Box 10728 Jhb 2001
Telephone
011 336 6124
Website
providenceacademy.co.za
EMIS number
700132753

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Providence 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 Providence Academy directly, on 011 336 6124, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Providence Academy?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Providence Academy the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Providence Academy's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Providence Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Providence Academy?
Providence Academy reported 1,112 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Providence Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Providence 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 Providence Academy's matric results like?
Providence Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 96.5% in 2023.
Is Providence Academy a public or private school?
Providence Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Providence Academy?
You can call 011 336 6124. It is located at 104, 104 Pritchard St.cnr Smal Andvonwilliegh St, , Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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