St. Francis Catholic Academy
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South
About St. Francis Catholic Academy
In the rural area of Polokwane, Limpopo, St. Francis Catholic Academy operates as a independent combined school within the Capricorn South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 798 learners with a teaching staff of 32, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 25:1. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
St. Francis Catholic 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
St. Francis Catholic 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, St. Francis Catholic Academy reported a total enrollment of 798 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
St. Francis Catholic Academy is situated in Polokwane (Polokwane), 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Vrederust Farm;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag 7354; Pietersburg.
Curriculum & Academics
St. Francis Catholic Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St. Francis Catholic Academy was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 St. Francis Catholic 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
Vrederust Farm;
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag 7354; Pietersburg
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
923261409
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.