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Qurtuba Islamic Academy

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

In Sandton, Qurtuba Islamic Academy operates as a private combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

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

876
Learners
65
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Qurtuba Islamic 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.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 22 matric candidates from Qurtuba Islamic Academy sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232929100.0%
20242121100.0%
20252222100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Qurtuba Islamic Academy reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1515100.0%
Mathematical Literacy66100.0%
Physical Sciences1010100.0%
Life Sciences1515100.0%
Accounting88100.0%
Business Studies1111100.0%
History1313100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Johannesburg East district

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qurtuba Islamic Academy, 3,591 compared with 876; 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 Qurtuba Islamic Academy, 2,896 compared with 876; 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 Qurtuba Islamic Academy's 100%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qurtuba Islamic Academy, 2,848 compared with 876; 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 Qurtuba Islamic Academy's 876; 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 Qurtuba Islamic Academy's 876; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Sandton

  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Qurtuba Islamic Academy's 876.
  • Redhill School teaches considerably more learners than Qurtuba Islamic Academy, 1,463 compared with 876.
  • St David's Marist College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,453 learners against Qurtuba Islamic Academy's 876.
  • Heron Bridge College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,266 learners against Qurtuba Islamic Academy's 876.
  • The King's School Linbro sits in roughly the same size range as Qurtuba Islamic Academy, at 1,180 learners.

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
53, 2Nd Road, Linbro Park, Sandton, Sandton
Telephone
011 608 0527
Website
qurtubaislamic.co.za
Email
info@teamqia.co.za
EMIS number
700401029

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qurtuba Islamic 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 Qurtuba Islamic Academy directly, on 011 608 0527, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qurtuba Islamic 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 Qurtuba Islamic Academy the best school in Sandton?
Qurtuba Islamic Academy's most recent matric pass rate was 100%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Sandton besides Qurtuba Islamic Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sandton, including St Stithians College.
How big are the classes at Qurtuba Islamic Academy?
Qurtuba Islamic Academy reported 876 learners and 65 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Qurtuba Islamic Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Qurtuba Islamic 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 Qurtuba Islamic Academy's matric results like?
Qurtuba Islamic Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Qurtuba Islamic Academy a public or private school?
Qurtuba Islamic Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Qurtuba Islamic Academy?
You can call 011 608 0527. It is located at 53, 2Nd Road, Linbro Park, Sandton, Sandton.
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