Northern Academy
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About Northern Academy
Based in Polokwane, Limpopo, Northern Academy is a independent secondary school located in an not specified setting under the Capricorn South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 2010 learners with a teaching staff of 83, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 24:1. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Northern 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
Northern 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, Northern Academy reported a total enrollment of 2,010 learners with a teaching staff of 83 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Northern Academy is situated in Polokwane (Florapark), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn South education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Polokwane local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Suid Street; Pietersburg;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3282; Pietersburg.
Curriculum & Academics
Northern Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Northern Academy was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Northern 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
Address
Suid Street; Pietersburg;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 3282; Pietersburg
Phone
+27 15 296 3570Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
904221304
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.