Buckinham Academy

Springs, Gauteng ยท Gauteng East

Independent Combined School

About Buckinham Academy

Buckinham Academy (EMIS: 700401207) is a independent combined school situated in Springs, Gauteng and managed by the Gauteng East education district. The 2025 academic year saw 420 enrolled learners instructed by 28 educators, resulting in a ratio of 15:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Buckinham Academy is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Buckinham Academy operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Buckinham Academy reported a total enrollment of 420 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Buckinham Academy is situated in Springs (Springs), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng East education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: 7, Circle Street, Strubenvale, Springs. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.

Curriculum & Academics

Buckinham Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Buckinham Academy was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Buckinham Academy are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

7, Circle Street, Strubenvale, Springs

Springs, Gauteng

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 420
Educators 28

Learner:Educator Ratio

15:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhaseCombined School
TypeOrdinary School
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictGauteng East

EMIS Number

700401207

Department of Basic Education

Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.