The Academy Hout Bay T/a The Bay Academ
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About The Academy Hout Bay T/a The Bay Academ
The Academy Hout Bay T/a The Bay Academ is classified as a independent combined school serving the City Of Cape Town area of Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Metro Central education district. For the 2025 academic year, 78 learners were enrolled, taught by 12 educators at a ratio of 6:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
The Academy Hout Bay T/a The Bay Academ 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, The Academy Hout Bay T/a The Bay Academ 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
The Academy Hout Bay T/a The Bay Academ 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, The Academy Hout Bay T/a The Bay Academ reported a total enrollment of 78 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1, 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
The Academy Hout Bay T/a The Bay Academ is situated in City Of Cape Town (Hout Bay), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 186 Green Lodge Valley Road Hout Bay 7806. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 26265 Hout Bay Unknown 7872.
Curriculum & Academics
The Academy Hout Bay T/a The Bay Academ is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
The Academy Hout Bay T/a The Bay Academ 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 The Academy Hout Bay T/a The Bay Academ 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
186 Green Lodge Valley Road Hout Bay 7806
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 26265 Hout Bay Unknown 7872
Phone
+27 21 791 0886Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000624
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.