Castle Academy Primary School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Castle Academy Primary School
A independent institution, Castle Academy Primary School functions as a primary school located in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Or Tambo Inland education district. For the 2025 academic year, 130 learners were enrolled, taught by 16 educators at a ratio of 8:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Castle Academy Primary School 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
Castle Academy Primary School 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, Castle Academy Primary School reported a total enrollment of 130 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1, 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
Castle Academy Primary School is situated in Mthatha (Vulindlela Heights), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 28 Damasko, Bongweni, Mthatha, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 185, Vulindlela Heights, Mthatha, 5143.
Curriculum & Academics
Castle Academy Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Castle Academy Primary School 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
Address
28 Damasko, Bongweni, Mthatha, 5099
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 185, Vulindlela Heights, Mthatha, 5143
Phone
+27 71 868 8443Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200401079
Department of Basic Education
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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.