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Roosevelt Academy

Private primary school · Northam, Northam, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Roosevelt Academy is a private primary school based in Northam. Around 354 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Northam, Roosevelt Academy operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

354
Learners
15
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Waterberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Waterberg district with Roosevelt Academy.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Roosevelt Academy's 354; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Roosevelt Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Roosevelt Academy's 354; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against Roosevelt Academy's 354; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Roosevelt Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Roosevelt Academy's 354; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Roosevelt Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Roosevelt Academy, 1,575 compared with 354; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Northam

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

  • Krause Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,193 learners against Roosevelt Academy's 354; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Northam Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Roosevelt Academy, 1,138 compared with 354; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Roosevelt Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Northam is noticeably bigger, teaching 584 learners against Roosevelt Academy's 354; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Mononono Primary School is a similar size to Roosevelt Academy, with 347 learners against 354; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Roosevelt Academy is noticeably smaller, with 215 learners against Roosevelt Academy's 354, and is a private secondary school, a different phase than Roosevelt Academy.
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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
5 Botha Avenue; Northam
Postal
5 Botha Avenue; Northam
Telephone
99
EMIS number
991104100

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt Academy directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Roosevelt 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Roosevelt Academy the best school in Northam?
No matric pass rate is on record for Roosevelt Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Northam besides Roosevelt Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Northam, including Krause.
How big are the classes at Roosevelt Academy?
Roosevelt Academy reported 354 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Roosevelt Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Roosevelt 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.
Is Roosevelt Academy a public or private school?
Roosevelt Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Roosevelt Academy?
You can call 99. It is located at 5 Botha Avenue; Northam.
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