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Word Of Light Academy

Private combined school · Lorentzville, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

In Lorentzville, Johannesburg, Word Of Light Academy operates as a private combined school. The school's roll stands at roughly 280 learners.

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

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

280
Learners
25
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Word Of Light 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

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Word Of Light Academy.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Word Of Light Academy, 3,591 compared with 280; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Word Of Light Academy, 2,896 compared with 280; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Word Of Light Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Word Of Light Academy, 2,848 compared with 280; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Word Of Light Academy's 280; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Word Of Light Academy's 280; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Word Of Light Academy.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Word Of Light Academy's 280; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Word Of Light Academy, 2,896 compared with 280; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Word Of Light Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Word Of Light Academy's 280; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Word Of Light Academy's 280; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Word Of Light Academy, 2,848 compared with 280; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
59, Kimberley Road, Bertrams, Lorentzville, Johannesburg
Telephone
010 800 1764
EMIS number
700401146

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Word Of Light 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 Word Of Light Academy directly, on 010 800 1764, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Word Of Light 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 Word Of Light Academy the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Word Of Light Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Word Of Light Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Word Of Light Academy?
Word Of Light Academy reported 280 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Word Of Light Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Word Of Light 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 Word Of Light Academy's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Word Of Light Academy.
Is Word Of Light Academy a public or private school?
Word Of Light Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Word Of Light Academy?
You can call 010 800 1764. It is located at 59, Kimberley Road, Bertrams, Lorentzville, Johannesburg.
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