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Rainbow Preparatory Academy

Private combined school · Tsomo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Rainbow Preparatory Academy is a private combined school in Tsomo. It currently teaches around 583 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Rainbow Preparatory Academy, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Tsomo, Rainbow Preparatory Academy is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

583
Learners
16
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Rainbow Preparatory 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 Rainbow Preparatory Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Rainbow Preparatory Academy.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Rainbow Preparatory Academy's 583; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rainbow Preparatory Academy, 1,513 compared with 583; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rainbow Preparatory Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Rainbow Preparatory Academy's 583; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rainbow Preparatory Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Rainbow Preparatory Academy's 583; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Rainbow Preparatory Academy's 583; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rainbow Preparatory Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsomo

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

  • Tsomo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 833 learners against Rainbow Preparatory Academy's 583; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rainbow Preparatory Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobinamba Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Rainbow Preparatory Academy, with 772 learners against 583; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rainbow Preparatory Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rainbow Preparatory Academy, at 707 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rainbow Preparatory Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Step Ahead Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rainbow Preparatory Academy, at 676 learners, and is a private primary school, a different phase than Rainbow Preparatory Academy.
  • Ndyebo Ntsaluba Secondary School is a similar size to Rainbow Preparatory Academy, with 430 learners against 583; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rainbow Preparatory Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Plot 18 Hartley Street., After The Anglican Church, Tsomo, 5400
Postal
P O Box 72, Tsomo, 5400
Telephone
078 230 4242
EMIS number
200300866

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rainbow Preparatory 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 Rainbow Preparatory Academy directly, on 078 230 4242, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rainbow Preparatory 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 Rainbow Preparatory Academy the best school in Tsomo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rainbow Preparatory Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Tsomo besides Rainbow Preparatory Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsomo, including Tsomo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Rainbow Preparatory Academy?
Rainbow Preparatory Academy reported 583 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Rainbow Preparatory Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Rainbow Preparatory 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 Rainbow Preparatory Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Rainbow Preparatory Academy.
Is Rainbow Preparatory Academy a public or private school?
Rainbow Preparatory Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Rainbow Preparatory Academy?
You can call 078 230 4242. It is located at Plot 18 Hartley Street., After The Anglican Church, Tsomo, 5400.
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