Overview
Limelight Academy is a independent combined school (Grades R–12) located in Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 127 learners and is staffed by 11 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 12:1), operating as a fee-charging school. It falls within the Tshwane South education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 94 other combined schools in Pretoria.
School fees
Private school fees vary widely. Request the official 2027 fee schedule from Limelight Academy directly.
Private combined school (Grades R–12); fees set by the school.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Limelight Academy for 2027?
For 2027, Limelight Academy falls within a r20,000 – r250,000+ per year (typical range) band and serves 127 learners in the Tshwane South district. The SGB sets the precise fee annually; phone 079 270 5810 for the published amount.
Is Limelight Academy a no-fee school?
No, Limelight Academy is a fee-charging school in the Tshwane South district. Annual fees are set by the SGB and apply to all enrolled learners.
What is the quintile of Limelight Academy and what does it mean for fees?
Limelight Academy operates as an independent school in Pretoria, Silverton, Gauteng and is therefore not part of the public-school quintile system. All fees are determined privately by the school.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Limelight Academy, families in Gauteng apply via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Limelight Academy. The exact Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 process in the Tshwane South education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Limelight Academy
Call 079 270 5810 to confirm whether Limelight Academy has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Limelight Academy as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, Limelight Academy (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Limelight Academy.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Limelight Academy for the next school year?
To apply to Limelight Academy for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Limelight Academy as a preferred school. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Limelight Academy via phone 079 270 5810.
What documents do I need to apply at Limelight Academy?
Limelight Academy requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Limelight Academy (phone 079 270 5810) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.