Overview
De Rust Futura Akademie is a public combined school (Grades R–12) located in Grabouw, Outside a Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,232 learners and is staffed by 45 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 27:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Overberg education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 98.9% (88 of 89 candidates).
De Rust Futura Akademie Matric Performance
De Rust Futura Akademie's NSC pass rate has remained fairly steady over the past 3 years, from 98.6% in 2023 to 98.9% in 2025 (89 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89 | 88 | 98.9% |
| 2024 | 88 | 85 | 96.6% |
| 2023 | 73 | 72 | 98.6% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: DE RUST FUTURA AKADEMIE (1008885).
Subject pass rates
De Rust Futura Akademie offered 7 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 92.6%. Life Sciences performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 25.0%. 4 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate. 1 subject fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 16 | 4 |
25.0%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 74 | 68 |
91.9%
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| Life Sciences | 17 | 17 |
100.0%
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| English (FAL) | 90 | 90 |
100.0%
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| Business Studies | 16 | 15 |
93.8%
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| Economics | 23 | 23 |
100.0%
|
| Geography | 21 | 21 |
100.0%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 3 other combined schools in Grabouw.
De Rust Futura Akademie's 2025 pass rate is 6.8 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
De Rust Futura Akademie charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public combined school (Grades R–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at De Rust Futura Akademie for 2027?
De Rust Futura Akademie is a no-fee public combined school (Grades R–12) in Grabouw, Theewaterskloof NU, Western Cape, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,232 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery and transport. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 021 844 0253.
Is De Rust Futura Akademie a no-fee school?
De Rust Futura Akademie is classified no-fee under Q3 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Grabouw, Theewaterskloof NU, Western Cape. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of De Rust Futura Akademie and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q3 public combined school (Grades R–12) in the Overberg district, De Rust Futura Akademie is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.
How to apply
To enrol your child at De Rust Futura Akademie, families in Western Cape apply via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by De Rust Futura Akademie. The exact Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 process in the Overberg education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with De Rust Futura Akademie
Call 021 844 0253 to confirm whether De Rust Futura Akademie has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select De Rust Futura Akademie as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the WCED Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
De Rust Futura Akademie is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your WCED Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at De Rust Futura Akademie.
- 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 De Rust Futura Akademie for the next school year?
De Rust Futura Akademie processes applications online via the WCED Online Admissions. WCED Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens in March/April of the preceding year. Reach the school directly via phone 021 844 0253 to confirm openings in the Overberg district.
What documents do I need to apply at De Rust Futura Akademie?
When applying to De Rust Futura Akademie, you'll typically need: • 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) Additional items may be requested by De Rust Futura Akademie depending on the grade; confirm via phone 021 844 0253.