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Waterberg Academy

Private combined school · Vaalwater, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

In Vaalwater, Waterberg Academy operates as a private combined school. It currently teaches around 175 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Waterberg Academy: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Waterberg Academy is a private combined school serving families in and around Vaalwater. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

175
Learners
21
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Waterberg 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

Waterberg district

5 other schools in Waterberg district, for comparison against Waterberg Academy.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterberg Academy, 2,114 compared with 175; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterberg Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterberg Academy, 1,674 compared with 175; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterberg Academy, 1,670 compared with 175; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterberg Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterberg Academy, 1,620 compared with 175; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterberg Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Waterberg Academy's 175; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Vaalwater

Zooming into Vaalwater, here are 5 other schools to compare against Waterberg Academy.

  • Mahlasedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,395 learners against Waterberg Academy's 175; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Leseding Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterberg Academy, 1,384 compared with 175; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterberg Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mokolo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,178 learners against Waterberg Academy's 175; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Meetsetshehla Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 574 learners against Waterberg Academy's 175; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 71.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterberg Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • E.a. Davidson Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterberg Academy, 364 compared with 175; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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
New Ellisras Road (Opposite Spar)
Postal
P. O. Box 655
Telephone
087 820 7162
Website
waterbergacademy.co.za
Email
admin@waterbergacademy.co.za
EMIS number
991104403

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Waterberg 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 Waterberg Academy directly, on 087 820 7162, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Waterberg 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 Waterberg Academy the best school in Vaalwater?
No matric pass rate is on record for Waterberg Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Vaalwater besides Waterberg Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Vaalwater, including Mahlasedi.
How big are the classes at Waterberg Academy?
Waterberg Academy reported 175 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Waterberg Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Waterberg 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 Waterberg Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Waterberg Academy.
Is Waterberg Academy a public or private school?
Waterberg Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Waterberg Academy?
You can call 087 820 7162. It is located at New Ellisras Road (Opposite Spar).
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