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The Rock Academy

Private combined school · Sunnydale, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (9 circuit)

Welcome to The Rock Academy, a private combined school serving Sunnydale, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 52 learners.

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The Rock Academy is a private combined school in Sunnydale, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

52
Learners
6
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, The Rock 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

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against The Rock Academy.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against The Rock Academy's 52; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Rock Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against The Rock Academy's 52; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Rock Academy, 1,754 compared with 52; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Rock Academy, 1,690 compared with 52; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Rock Academy, 1,646 compared with 52; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Rock Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against The Rock Academy.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against The Rock Academy's 52, and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Rock Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against The Rock Academy's 52; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Rock Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Rock Academy, 1,977 compared with 52; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against The Rock Academy's 52; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Rock Academy, 1,970 compared with 52; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
King Of Kings Baptist Church Sunnydale Road Sunnydale 7975
Postal
King Of Kings Baptist Church Sunnydale Road Sunnydale 7975
Telephone
021 785 4753
Website
therockacademy.co.za
Email
info@therockacademy.co.za
EMIS number
100000446

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Rock 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 Rock Academy directly, on 021 785 4753, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Rock 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is The Rock Academy the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for The Rock Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides The Rock Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at The Rock Academy?
The Rock Academy reported 52 learners and 6 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 The Rock Academy?
Yes. As a private school, The Rock 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 The Rock Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for The Rock Academy.
Is The Rock Academy a public or private school?
The Rock Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact The Rock Academy?
You can call 021 785 4753. It is located at King Of Kings Baptist Church Sunnydale Road Sunnydale 7975.
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