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Espoir Academy
Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Espoir Academy is a private primary school in Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 97 learners and 11 educators, about 8.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private primary schools in Gauteng (248 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 5 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 5 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 5 | 83.3% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% | 89.1% |
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 primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 97 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 8.8 (province average 16) Fewer learners per educator than 74% of 355 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400903 |
| Exam centre number | 8400903 |
Address and location
| Street address | 31, Rifle Range Road, Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 90764 Bertsham 2013 |
| Suburb / area | Ridgeway |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800054 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Espoir Academy
Is Espoir Academy a public or private school?
Espoir Academy is a private primary school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Espoir Academy?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Espoir Academy's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 5 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2024 83.3%.
How many learners are at Espoir Academy?
97 learners and 11 educators (about 8.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 74% of 355 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Espoir Academy?
Its EMIS number is 700400903. Its exam centre number is 8400903.
Where is Espoir Academy?
31, Rifle Range Road, Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 433 0951.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.