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Acornhoek Academy School

SecondaryIndependentNSC Exams EMIS: 800034962

Acornhoek, Bohlabela, Mpumalanga

150
Learners
17:1
Learners per educator
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Acornhoek Academy School?

Acornhoek Academy School is an independent secondary school in Acornhoek, within the Bohlabela education district of the Mpumalanga. EMIS records it as a small school with 150 enrolled learners and 9 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Independent school

Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.

Small school

This school has 150 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Acornhoek Academy School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 39% of similar schools

(Independent Secondary schools in Mpumalanga)

NSC Matric Results

2023
63.7%
65/102 passed
2024
91.0%
91/100 passed
2025
94.0%
126/134 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202363.7%
202491.0%
202594.0%
Pass rate distribution — UNKNOWN schools in Mpumalanga (2025)65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 96% Mathews Phosa College: 70.0%Mkhuhlu High School: 77.8%Monaredira Private School: 82.0%Portia Shabangu Secondary School: 82.1%St George Comprehensive School: 93.7%Acornhoek Academy School: 94.0%Nelspruit Private College: 94.9%Acek Academy Secondary School: 95.3%Edgeview Academy School: 97.1%Hoedspruit Independent College: 97.2%Hazyview Private College: 97.5%Royal High School: 98.3%Langa Secondary School: 100.0%The Oasis College: 100.0%Umlalati Learning Centre: 100.0%Netherland Park Secondary School: 100.0%This school: 94.0% This school

94.0% pass rate in 2025 — 5 UNKNOWN schools in Mpumalanga scored lower, 10 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for UNKNOWN schools in Mpumalanga in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Mathews Phosa College70.0%
Mkhuhlu High School77.8%
Monaredira Private School82.0%
Portia Shabangu Secondary School82.1%
St George Comprehensive School93.7%
Acornhoek Academy School (this school)94.0%
Nelspruit Private College94.9%
Acek Academy Secondary School95.3%
Edgeview Academy School97.1%
Hoedspruit Independent College97.2%
Hazyview Private College97.5%
Royal High School98.3%
Langa Secondary School100.0%
The Oasis College100.0%
Umlalati Learning Centre100.0%
Netherland Park Secondary School100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

Main Road Opposite Tintswalo Hospital, , Acornhoek, 1360
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Mbombela97.7 km
Barberton131.6 km
Middelburg208 km
Emalahleni232.6 km
Ermelo241 km
Secunda286.1 km

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What other schools are near Acornhoek Academy School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Magwagwaza Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,147 learners 32 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 13% of similar schools

Acornhoek · 1km away
Timbavati Combined Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
607 learners 17 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 39% of similar schools

Acornhoek · 1km away
Madile Lower Higher Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
747 learners 22 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 48% of similar schools

Arconhoek · 1.4km away
Wem School - Acornhoek
PrimaryIndependent
307 learners 19 educators 16:1

Fewer learners per educator than 41% of similar schools

Acornhoek · 1.4km away
Sehlakabje High School
SecondaryPublicQ2
304 learners 12 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 86% of similar schools

Arconhoek · 1.5km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other secondary schools in Mpumalanga (independent).

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Acornhoek Academy School.

Hoedspruit Independent College
SecondaryIndependent
306 learners 11 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 11% of similar schools

Hoedspruit
Mkhuhlu High School
SecondaryPublic
520 learners 18 educators 29:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

Mkhuhlu
St George Comprehensive School
SecondaryIndependent
568 learners 23 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 28% of similar schools

Casteel

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.