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Willow Academy

Private combined school · Fairview, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

In Fairview, Gqeberha, Willow Academy operates as a private combined school. The school's roll stands at roughly 266 learners.

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

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

266
Learners
21
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Willow 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

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Willow Academy.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Willow Academy, 2,290 compared with 266; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Willow Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Willow Academy, 1,736 compared with 266; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Willow Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Willow Academy, 1,668 compared with 266; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Willow Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Willow Academy, 1,655 compared with 266; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Willow Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Willow Academy, 1,606 compared with 266; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Willow Academy.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Willow Academy, 1,736 compared with 266; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Willow Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Willow Academy, 1,668 compared with 266; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Willow Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Willow Academy, 1,655 compared with 266; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Willow Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Willow Academy, 1,606 compared with 266; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Willow Academy, 1,601 compared with 266; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Willow Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Cnr Cedar & Frank Landman Road, Fairview, Gqeberha, 6070
Postal
P O Box 34443, Newton Park, 6055
Telephone
041 008 5007
Website
willowacademy.co.za
Email
to-book-041-008-5007-reception@willowacademy.co
EMIS number
200100870

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Willow 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 Willow Academy directly, on 041 008 5007, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Willow 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 Willow Academy the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Willow Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Willow Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Willow Academy?
Willow Academy reported 266 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Willow Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Willow 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 Willow Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Willow Academy.
Is Willow Academy a public or private school?
Willow Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Willow Academy?
You can call 041 008 5007. It is located at Cnr Cedar & Frank Landman Road, Fairview, Gqeberha, 6070.
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