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Solid Foundation Academy

Private combined school · Central, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Solid Foundation Academy is a private combined school based in Central, Kariega. Around 85 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Central, Kariega, Solid Foundation Academy operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

85
Learners
10
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Solid Foundation 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 Solid Foundation Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Solid Foundation Academy.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Solid Foundation Academy's 85; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solid Foundation Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Solid Foundation Academy's 85; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solid Foundation Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Solid Foundation Academy's 85; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solid Foundation Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Solid Foundation Academy's 85; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solid Foundation Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Solid Foundation Academy's 85; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

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

  • Uitenhage Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,338 learners against Solid Foundation Academy's 85; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Solid Foundation Academy, 1,275 compared with 85; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solid Foundation Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,249 learners against Solid Foundation Academy's 85; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solid Foundation Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,233 learners against Solid Foundation Academy's 85; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solid Foundation Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Solid Foundation Academy's 85; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stow Road, Central, Kariega, 6001
Telephone
087 702 6116
EMIS number
200100095

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Solid Foundation 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 Solid Foundation Academy directly, on 087 702 6116, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Solid Foundation 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Solid Foundation Academy the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for Solid Foundation Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Kariega besides Solid Foundation Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Solid Foundation Academy?
Solid Foundation Academy reported 85 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Solid Foundation Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Solid Foundation 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 Solid Foundation Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Solid Foundation Academy.
Is Solid Foundation Academy a public or private school?
Solid Foundation Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Solid Foundation Academy?
You can call 087 702 6116. It is located at Stow Road, Central, Kariega, 6001.
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