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Ruimsig Academy

Private primary school · Ruimsig, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Ruimsig Academy, a private primary school serving Ruimsig, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 234 learners.

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Ruimsig Academy is a private primary school in Ruimsig, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

234
Learners
15
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Ruimsig 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 West district

Here is how Ruimsig Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ruimsig Academy, 2,274 compared with 234; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ruimsig Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ruimsig Academy, 1,997 compared with 234, and is a private combined school, a different phase than Ruimsig Academy.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ruimsig Academy, 1,901 compared with 234; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Ruimsig Academy's 234; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ruimsig Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ruimsig Academy, 1,846 compared with 234; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ruimsig Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ruimsig Academy.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Ruimsig Academy's 234; 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 Ruimsig Academy, 2,896 compared with 234; 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 Ruimsig Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Ruimsig Academy's 234; 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 Ruimsig Academy's 234; 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 Ruimsig Academy, 2,848 compared with 234; 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4, Chestnut Road, Zonnehoewe Ah, Ruimsig, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 1007 Ruimsig 1732
Telephone
010 109 5009
Website
ruimsigacademy.co.za
Email
admin@ruimsigacademy.co.za
EMIS number
700400595

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ruimsig 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 Ruimsig Academy directly, on 010 109 5009, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ruimsig 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ruimsig Academy the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ruimsig Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Ruimsig Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ruimsig Academy?
Ruimsig Academy reported 234 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Ruimsig Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Ruimsig 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 Ruimsig Academy a public or private school?
Ruimsig Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Ruimsig Academy?
You can call 010 109 5009. It is located at 4, Chestnut Road, Zonnehoewe Ah, Ruimsig, Johannesburg.
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