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Thandimfundo Academy

Private primary school · Brakpan, Brakpan, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (4 circuit)

Thandimfundo Academy is a private primary school based in Brakpan. It currently teaches around 86 learners.

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

In Brakpan, Thandimfundo Academy operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

86
Learners
5
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thandimfundo 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 Thandimfundo Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Thandimfundo Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thandimfundo Academy, 1,918 compared with 86; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thandimfundo Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Thandimfundo Academy's 86; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thandimfundo Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Thandimfundo Academy's 86; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thandimfundo Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Thandimfundo Academy's 86; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thandimfundo Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Thandimfundo Academy's 86; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thandimfundo Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Brakpan

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thandimfundo Academy, 1,918 compared with 86; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thandimfundo Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Thandimfundo Academy's 86; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thandimfundo Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Thandimfundo Academy's 86; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thandimfundo Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Thandimfundo Academy's 86; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thandimfundo Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Je Malepe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thandimfundo Academy, 1,725 compared with 86; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thandimfundo 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
77, Farquharson Road, Sonneveld, Brakpan, Brakpan
Telephone
073 252 8871
Website
thandimfundo.org.za
EMIS number
700401018

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thandimfundo 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 Thandimfundo Academy directly, on 073 252 8871, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thandimfundo 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 Thandimfundo Academy the best school in Brakpan?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thandimfundo Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Brakpan besides Thandimfundo Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Tsakane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thandimfundo Academy?
Thandimfundo Academy reported 86 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Thandimfundo Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Thandimfundo 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 Thandimfundo Academy a public or private school?
Thandimfundo Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Thandimfundo Academy?
You can call 073 252 8871. It is located at 77, Farquharson Road, Sonneveld, Brakpan, Brakpan.
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