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Welridge Academy

Private primary school · Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Welridge Academy is a private primary school based in Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort. Around 158 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort, Welridge Academy operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

158
Learners
19
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Welridge 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 Welridge Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Welridge Academy.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Welridge Academy's 158; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welridge Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Welridge Academy's 158, and is a private combined school, a different phase than Welridge Academy.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Welridge Academy's 158; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Welridge Academy, 1,861 compared with 158; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welridge Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Welridge Academy's 158; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welridge Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Roodepoort

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

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Welridge Academy's 158; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welridge Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Welridge Academy's 158, and is a private combined school, a different phase than Welridge Academy.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation teaches considerably more learners than Welridge Academy, 1,663 compared with 158; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welridge Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Florida Park High School teaches considerably more learners than Welridge Academy, 1,626 compared with 158; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welridge Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mayibuye Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Welridge Academy, 1,545 compared with 158; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
15, Cockspur Road, , Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort
Postal
Po Box 7550 Weltevrdenpark Weltevreden Park 1715
Telephone
011 476 5216
Website
welridge.co.za
Email
info@welridge.co.za
EMIS number
700400280

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Welridge 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 Welridge Academy directly, on 011 476 5216, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Welridge 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 Welridge Academy the best school in Roodepoort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Welridge Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Roodepoort besides Welridge Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Welridge Academy?
Welridge Academy reported 158 learners and 19 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 Welridge Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Welridge 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 Welridge Academy a public or private school?
Welridge Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Welridge Academy?
You can call 011 476 5216. It is located at 15, Cockspur Road, , Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort.
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