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The Learning Tree Academy

Private primary school · Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Eshowe circuit)

Welcome to The Learning Tree Academy, a private primary school serving Eshowe. It currently teaches around 129 learners.

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

The Learning Tree Academy is a private primary school in Eshowe. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

129
Learners
9
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, The Learning Tree 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

King Cetshwayo district

Here is how The Learning Tree Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under King Cetshwayo district.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against The Learning Tree Academy's 129; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Learning Tree Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Learning Tree Academy, 2,166 compared with 129; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against The Learning Tree Academy's 129; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Learning Tree Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Learning Tree Academy, 1,763 compared with 129; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Learning Tree Academy, 1,742 compared with 129; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
52 Osborne Road Eshowe Eshowe 3815
Telephone
035 474 0196
Email
principal@thelearningtreeacademy.co.za
EMIS number
500498871

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Learning Tree 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 The Learning Tree Academy directly, on 035 474 0196 or by email at principal@thelearningtreeacademy.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Learning Tree 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 The Learning Tree Academy the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for The Learning Tree Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides The Learning Tree Academy?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at The Learning Tree Academy?
The Learning Tree Academy reported 129 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 The Learning Tree Academy?
Yes. As a private school, The Learning Tree 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 The Learning Tree Academy a public or private school?
The Learning Tree Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact The Learning Tree Academy?
You can call 035 474 0196 or email principal@thelearningtreeacademy.co.za. It is located at 52 Osborne Road Eshowe Eshowe 3815.