Fynbos Academy
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape · Overberg
About Fynbos Academy
Registered under EMIS 100000459, Fynbos Academy serves as a independent intermediate school in Outside A/A Town, Western Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 42 enrolled learners instructed by 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 8:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Fynbos Academy is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Fynbos Academy is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Fynbos Academy is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Fynbos Academy reported a total enrollment of 42 learners with a teaching staff of 5 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
Fynbos Academy is situated in Outside A/A Town (Hermanus), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Overstrand local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Plaas Langverwacht Papiesvlei Stanford 7210. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 103 P.o. Box 103 Stanford 7210.
Curriculum & Academics
Fynbos Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Fynbos Academy was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Fynbos 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Plaas Langverwacht Papiesvlei Stanford 7210
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 103 P.o. Box 103 Stanford 7210
Phone
+27 82 604 4083Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000459
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.