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Steelpoort Academy

Public combined school · Steelpoort, Steelpoort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Steelpoort Academy is a public combined school in Steelpoort. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,247 learners.

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

Located in Steelpoort, Steelpoort Academy is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,247
Learners
53
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Steelpoort Academy is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Steelpoort Academy specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Steelpoort Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Steelpoort Academy, 2,177 compared with 1,247; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Steelpoort Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Steelpoort Academy's 1,247; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Steelpoort Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Steelpoort Academy's 1,247; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steelpoort Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is a similar size to Steelpoort Academy, with 1,571 learners against 1,247; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steelpoort Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is a similar size to Steelpoort Academy, with 1,570 learners against 1,247; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Steelpoort Academy; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Steelpoort Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Steelpoort

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

  • Shopiane Primary School is a similar size to Steelpoort Academy, with 1,571 learners against 1,247; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steelpoort Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgahlanong Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Steelpoort Academy, at 1,520 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Steelpoort Academy; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Steelpoort Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makopole Ii Secondary School is a similar size to Steelpoort Academy, with 1,400 learners against 1,247; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Steelpoort Academy; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Steelpoort Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobetse Secondary School is a similar size to Steelpoort Academy, with 1,299 learners against 1,247; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Steelpoort Academy; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Steelpoort Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maelebe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Steelpoort Academy, at 1,049 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steelpoort Academy; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Steelpoort Academy for 2027

As a public school, Steelpoort Academy follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Plaas Goudmyn / Farm Goldmine
Postal
Po Box 1
Telephone
013 230 9341
EMIS number
996606306

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Steelpoort 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 Steelpoort Academy directly, on 013 230 9341, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Steelpoort 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 Steelpoort Academy the best school in Steelpoort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Steelpoort Academy to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Steelpoort besides Steelpoort Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Steelpoort, including Shopiane.
How big are the classes at Steelpoort Academy?
Steelpoort Academy reported 1,247 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Steelpoort Academy?
Yes, Steelpoort Academy is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Steelpoort Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Steelpoort Academy.
Is Steelpoort Academy a public or private school?
Steelpoort Academy is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Steelpoort Academy?
You can call 013 230 9341. It is located at Plaas Goudmyn / Farm Goldmine.
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