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Private high school
Academy of Excellence Secondary School
Racewaypark, Bloemfontein, Free State
Academy of Excellence Secondary School is a private high school in Racewaypark, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 742 learners and 29 educators, about 25.6 learners per educator. In the 2025 matric exams, 97.7% of its 88 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
97.7% of the school's 88 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76 | 75 | 98.7% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 79 | 79 | 100.0% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 88 | 86 | 97.7% | 89.3% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Private high school |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Academy of Excellence Si/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 742 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 25.6 (province average 17.9) Fewer learners per educator than 10% of 10 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 440304273 |
| Exam centre number | 3171095 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1 Linquinda Road, Racewaypark, Racewaypark, Bloemfontein, 9317 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 31660, Fichardtpark, 9317 |
| Suburb / area | Racewaypark |
| Town | Bloemfontein |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Motheo |
| Municipality | Mangaung |
| Ward | 1 |
| Former department | Fsdoe |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Academy of Excellence Secondary School
Is Academy of Excellence Secondary School a public or private school?
Academy of Excellence Secondary School is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Academy of Excellence Secondary School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Academy of Excellence Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.7% of its 88 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 98.7%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Academy of Excellence Secondary School?
742 learners and 29 educators (about 25.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 10% of 10 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Academy of Excellence Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 440304273. Its exam centre number is 3171095.
Where is Academy of Excellence Secondary School?
1 Linquinda Road, Racewaypark, Racewaypark, Bloemfontein, 9317. It is in Racewaypark, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district.
Schools near Academy of Excellence Secondary School
Phahamisang Primary School
Batho, Bloemfontein, Free State 344 m
Mangaung Primary School
Batho Location, Bloemfontein, Free State 1.1 km
Calculus Bloemfontein Combined School
East End, Bloemfontein, Free State 1.1 km
84.3% matric 2025Marang Primary School
Bochabela Location, Bloemfontein, Free State 1.2 km
Joe Solomon Primary School
Heidedal, Bloemfontein, Free State 1.2 km
Sehunelo Secondary School
Batho, Bloemfontein, Free State 1.4 km
97.3% matric 2025Dr. Blok Secondary School
Heidedal, Bloemfontein, Free State 1.6 km
86.1% matric 2025Morafe Primary School
Bochabela, Bloemfontein, Free State 1.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.