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Redwood Academy

Private combined school · Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

In Lenasia, Johannesburg, Redwood Academy operates as a private combined school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

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

481
Learners
50
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Redwood 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

Redwood Academy entered 48 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232929100.0%
20243232100.0%
20254848100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Redwood Academy reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1212100.0%
Mathematical Literacy2020100.0%
Physical Sciences88100.0%
Life Sciences2121100.0%
Accounting55100.0%
Business Studies212095.2%
History2121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Redwood Academy's 481; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Redwood Academy's 100%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Redwood Academy, 2,371 compared with 481; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Redwood Academy's 100%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Redwood Academy's 481; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Redwood Academy's 100%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Redwood Academy, 1,987 compared with 481; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.9% against Redwood Academy's 100%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Redwood Academy, 1,952 compared with 481; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Redwood Academy's 481; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Redwood Academy, 2,896 compared with 481; 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 Redwood Academy's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Redwood Academy's 481; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Redwood Academy's 481; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Redwood Academy, 2,848 compared with 481; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

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
20, Topaas Street, Lenasia Ext 7, Lenasia, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 640 Lenasia 1820
Telephone
011 852 4744
Website
redwoodacademy.co.za
Email
admissions@redwoodacademy.co.za
EMIS number
700400891

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Redwood 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 Redwood Academy directly, on 011 852 4744, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Redwood 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 Redwood Academy the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Redwood 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 Redwood Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Redwood Academy?
Redwood Academy reported 481 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Redwood Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Redwood 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 Redwood Academy's matric results like?
Redwood Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Redwood Academy a public or private school?
Redwood Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Redwood Academy?
You can call 011 852 4744. It is located at 20, Topaas Street, Lenasia Ext 7, Lenasia, Johannesburg.
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