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Waterford Academy

Private primary school · Mamaila, Soekmekaar, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

In Mamaila, Soekmekaar, Waterford Academy operates as a private primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 284 learners.

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

Waterford Academy is a private primary school serving families in and around Mamaila, Soekmekaar. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

284
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Waterford 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

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Waterford Academy.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Waterford Academy's 284; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterford Academy, 2,021 compared with 284; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterford Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Waterford Academy's 284; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterford Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Waterford Academy's 284; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterford Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterford Academy, 1,829 compared with 284; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterford Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Soekmekaar

Zooming into Soekmekaar, here are 5 other schools to compare against Waterford Academy.

  • Sefoloko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 590 learners against Waterford Academy's 284; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boshatolo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 578 learners against Waterford Academy's 284; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • St. Scholastica Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterford Academy, 513 compared with 284; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephai Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterford Academy, 510 compared with 284; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterford Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Senwamokgope Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterford Academy, 429 compared with 284; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Stand No B09, Soekmekaar
Postal
Private Bag X1303
Telephone
99
Website
schoolnet.africa
EMIS number
995502303

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Waterford 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 Waterford Academy directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Waterford 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 Waterford Academy the best school in Soekmekaar?
No matric pass rate is on record for Waterford Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Soekmekaar besides Waterford Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soekmekaar, including Sefoloko.
How big are the classes at Waterford Academy?
Waterford Academy reported 284 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Waterford Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Waterford 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 Waterford Academy a public or private school?
Waterford Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Waterford Academy?
You can call 99. It is located at Stand No B09, Soekmekaar.
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