Big Bay Academy
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Big Bay Academy
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Big Bay Academy is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Big Bay Academy is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Big Bay Academy is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Big Bay Academy reported a total enrollment of 87 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Big Bay Academy is situated in City Of Cape Town (Parklands), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 9 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 122 Humewood Drive Parklands 7441. For postal correspondence, use: 122 Humewood Drive Cape Town Unknown 7441.
Curriculum & Academics
Big Bay Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Big Bay Academy was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Big Bay Academy are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
122 Humewood Drive Parklands 7441
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
122 Humewood Drive Cape Town Unknown 7441
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000411
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.