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Starlight Academy

Private primary school · Echo Park, Giyani, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Starlight Academy is a private primary school in Echo Park, Giyani. The school's roll stands at roughly 332 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Starlight Academy, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Echo Park, Giyani, Starlight Academy is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

332
Learners
10
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Starlight 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 Starlight Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Starlight Academy.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Starlight Academy, 2,087 compared with 332; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Starlight Academy's 332; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Starlight Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Starlight Academy, 1,937 compared with 332; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Starlight Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Starlight Academy, 1,855 compared with 332; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Starlight Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Starlight Academy's 332; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Starlight Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Starlight Academy, 2,087 compared with 332; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,815 learners against Starlight Academy's 332; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Starlight Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Risinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Starlight Academy, 1,750 compared with 332; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Starlight Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Giyani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,480 learners against Starlight Academy's 332; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Starlight Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Starlight Academy's 332; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Starlight Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Site No: 1049, Xikukwani Village, Echo-Park, Giyani
Postal
P.o. Box 2885, Giyani
Telephone
99
Website
giyani.adsafrica.co.za
EMIS number
994401301

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Starlight 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 Starlight Academy directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Starlight 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 Starlight Academy the best school in Giyani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Starlight Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Giyani besides Starlight Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Starlight Academy?
Starlight Academy reported 332 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Starlight Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Starlight 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 Starlight Academy a public or private school?
Starlight Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Starlight Academy?
You can call 99. It is located at Site No: 1049, Xikukwani Village, Echo-Park, Giyani.
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