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Rift House Academy

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

Welcome to Rift House Academy, a private combined school serving Midrand. The school's roll stands at roughly 213 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Rift House Academy, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Rift House Academy is a private combined school in Midrand. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

213
Learners
12
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Rift House 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

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Rift House Academy.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rift House Academy, 3,591 compared with 213; 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 Rift House Academy, 2,896 compared with 213; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rift House Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rift House Academy, 2,848 compared with 213; 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 Rift House Academy's 213; 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 Rift House Academy's 213; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Midrand

Zooming into Midrand, here are 5 other schools to compare against Rift House Academy.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rift House Academy, 3,591 compared with 213; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Rift House Academy's 213; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mikateka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rift House Academy, 2,508 compared with 213; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • David Makhubo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rift House Academy, 2,363 compared with 213; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Olifantsfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against Rift House Academy's 213; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
14561, Apole Street, Ivory Park Ext 13, Midrand, Midrand
Telephone
010 023 4458
Website
rifthouseacademy.co.za
Email
info@rifthouseacademy.co.za
EMIS number
700401124

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rift House 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 Rift House Academy directly, on 010 023 4458, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rift House 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 Rift House Academy the best school in Midrand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rift House Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Midrand besides Rift House Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Midrand, including Kanana Primary School.
How big are the classes at Rift House Academy?
Rift House Academy reported 213 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Rift House Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Rift House 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 Rift House Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Rift House Academy.
Is Rift House Academy a public or private school?
Rift House Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Rift House Academy?
You can call 010 023 4458. It is located at 14561, Apole Street, Ivory Park Ext 13, Midrand, Midrand.
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