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Smiley Tots Academy

Private primary school · Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Smiley Tots Academy, a private primary school serving Mthatha. Around 60 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

60
Learners
4
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Smiley Tots 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

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Smiley Tots Academy.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Smiley Tots Academy, 2,172 compared with 60; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Smiley Tots Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Smiley Tots Academy's 60; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Smiley Tots Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Smiley Tots Academy's 60; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Smiley Tots Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Smiley Tots Academy, 1,910 compared with 60.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Smiley Tots Academy, 1,870 compared with 60; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Smiley Tots Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Smiley Tots Academy.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Smiley Tots Academy, 2,172 compared with 60; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Smiley Tots Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Smiley Tots Academy's 60; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Smiley Tots Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Smiley Tots Academy, 1,910 compared with 60.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Smiley Tots Academy, 1,870 compared with 60; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Smiley Tots Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Smiley Tots Academy, 1,817 compared with 60; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Smiley Tots Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
50 Cumberland Street, The Hill , Mthatha, 5099
Postal
Tbu
EMIS number
200404044

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Smiley Tots Academy?
No phone number or email is on record for Smiley Tots Academy on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Smiley Tots 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 Smiley Tots Academy the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Smiley Tots Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Smiley Tots Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Smiley Tots Academy?
Smiley Tots Academy reported 60 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Smiley Tots Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Smiley Tots 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 Smiley Tots Academy a public or private school?
Smiley Tots Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Smiley Tots Academy?
It is located at 50 Cumberland Street, The Hill , Mthatha, 5099.
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