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Silvermine Academy

Private secondary school · Sunvalley, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (9 circuit)

Welcome to Silvermine Academy, a private secondary school serving Sunvalley, City Of Cape Town. Around 101 learners are enrolled here.

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

Silvermine Academy is a private secondary school in Sunvalley, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

101
Learners
12
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Silvermine 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

Metro South district

Here is how Silvermine Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Silvermine Academy's 101; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silvermine Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Silvermine Academy's 101; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Silvermine Academy, 1,754 compared with 101; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Silvermine Academy, 1,690 compared with 101; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Silvermine Academy, 1,646 compared with 101; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silvermine Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Silvermine Academy.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Silvermine Academy's 101; is a private combined school, a different phase than Silvermine Academy; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silvermine Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Silvermine Academy's 101; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silvermine Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Silvermine Academy, 1,977 compared with 101; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Silvermine Academy's 101; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Silvermine Academy, 1,970 compared with 101; 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
44 Brigantine Avenue Sun Valley 7975
Postal
Na Sun Valley Unknown 7975
Telephone
021 788 6903
Website
sma.education
EMIS number
100000038

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Silvermine 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 Silvermine Academy directly, on 021 788 6903, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Silvermine 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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Silvermine Academy the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Silvermine Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Silvermine Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Silvermine Academy?
Silvermine Academy reported 101 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Silvermine Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Silvermine 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 Silvermine Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Silvermine Academy.
Is Silvermine Academy a public or private school?
Silvermine Academy is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Silvermine Academy?
You can call 021 788 6903. It is located at 44 Brigantine Avenue Sun Valley 7975.
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