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Private combined school
Big Bay Academy
Parklands, Cape Town, Western Cape
Big Bay Academy is a private combined school in Parklands, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 87 learners and 11 educators, about 7.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private combined schools in Western Cape (304 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 87 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 7.9 (province average 11.5) Fewer learners per educator than 67% of 30 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 100000411 |
Address and location
| Street address | 122 Humewood Drive Parklands 7441 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 122 Humewood Drive Cape Town Unknown 7441 |
| Suburb / area | Parklands |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100107 |
| Former department | Wce |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Big Bay Academy
Is Big Bay Academy a public or private school?
Big Bay Academy is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Big Bay Academy?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at Big Bay Academy?
87 learners and 11 educators (about 7.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 67% of 30 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Big Bay Academy?
Its EMIS number is 100000411.
Where is Big Bay Academy?
122 Humewood Drive Parklands 7441. It is in Parklands, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.