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Author: Century 21 South Africa, 22 December 2022,
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Akasia's schools will set up your child for success

As a parent, your child's education is one of the most important investments you can make for their future. The right school will give them a good academic foundation and sports and extracurricular activities for their physical well-being and sense of self. And also surround them with friends to build their social skills. The Akasia suburb has some of the best schools in Pretoria that will help nurture your child's potential. Here's a look at preschool/creche, primary school, high school, and combined school options in the area.

Akasia preschools/creches

1. Akasia Kinderlandgoed: This creche and pre-primary school offers quality childcare. The stimulating environment includes activities like computers, soccer, swimming, maths, ballet, dance, and more.

2. The Orchards Pre-Primary School: This school takes care of your child as if they were part of the family. Their services include daycare, aftercare, and extra classes for English and mathematics.

3. Woelwater Kleuterskool: The school is known for its passionate teachers and beautiful environment. It has large grassy areas for little ones to play and embrace the beauty of nature.

4. Akasia Nursery School: With its bright and cheery decor, your child will fall in love with this school from the start. Parents rave about how the teachers and staff are very friendly, supportive, and accommodating.

5. Kids Corner Creche: This Orchards school cares for babies to Grade R learners. They also provide primary school aftercare, taking the stress away from working parents. Extra activities are also available to engage young minds.

6. New Beginning Pre-Primary: Built on the principle of "CARE" (Children are Really Everything), this school prioritises your child's development. They have schools in Olienhout and Hulton.

7. Diamond Kids Academy: This school provides a stimulating environment that includes modern and old methods of teaching to enhance the brain activity of your child and challenge the level of their thinking.

Akasia primary schools

1. Laerskool Akasia: This school ignites excellence in your child with highly trained and effective staff, well-developed infrastructure, a fantastic support structure, and a dynamic management team.

2. The Orchards Primary TW: Located on Fairwood Avenue, this is a good option to help young children transition to primary schooling. As it is across from the pre-primary school, aftercare is a breeze for busy parents.

3. Theresapark Primary School: This parallel medium school offers classes in Afrikaans and English. Besides a quality curriculum, it's also one of the safest schools in the area. Security cameras are installed in every classroom as well as in strategic positions on the terrain. There's also a security guard posted at the main entrance.

4. Gottfried Christelike Privaat Skool: For a private/independent school option, you can't go wrong with this institution. It ensures your child enters secondary school with strong problem-solving and creative-thinking skills.

5. SPARK Schools Theresa Park: This SPARK school opened in January 2018, bringing affordable, globally competitive education to the community. The school prioritises individualised education and uses online learning.

6. Princess Park College: By offering small classes, this school gives your child personal attention. Qualified staff also help your child get a balanced education through a range of sports and cultural activities.

Akasia secondary schools

1. Hoërskool Akasia: Give your child a well-rounded education by enrolling them at this school. The school provides a superb curriculum, sporting opportunities, and cultural activities. The school also gets learners involved in charitable outreach within the community.

2. Amandasig Secondary School: This Pretoria North high school has a good reputation within Akasia. It is a centre of academic, sporting, and cultural excellence.

Akasia combined school

1. Charlton Vos College of Education: This English-medium school caters for students from preschool to Grade 12. It is situated in a safe and tranquil environment and provides an education based on Christian principles.

Akasia is a stepping stone to greatness

By choosing wisely, your child's school can help them become well-rounded and successful adults. With so many options in Akasia, you're sure to find the perfect fit. View our Akasia properties for sale and contact our SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.™ property professionals at your convenience.