Grade RR–11 · Hibberdene
Hibberdene Academy
One school community, from Grade RR right through high school — an independent school in Hibberdene for learners from their very first day to Grade 11, part of the Wesbury Schools group on the KZN South Coast.
Small-school warmth, teachers who know every child by name, and a CAPS education that builds year on year.
Why choose Hibberdene Academy?
- One school, years of continuity. Start in Grade RR and move up through the grades with teachers who've known your child for years — no stressful school changes in the foundation years.
- Every child known, every child valued. Small-school warmth is the whole point here: your child isn't a number in a corridor.
- CAPS curriculum throughout. The national pathway, taught with care from Grade R to Grade 11, and subject choices ahead in Grade 10.
- The group behind it. When high school milestones like Matric arrive, learners continue across the Wesbury group at Wesbury College of Science or Port Shepstone International High School, and the admissions team handles the transition.
Learning at Hibberdene Academy
The foundation years set the tone for everything that follows. Here, children learn to read, count, question and create in classrooms where confidence grows alongside marks, and where a bad day gets encouragement, not a label. As learners move up, the same care carries through: homework habits, subject understanding, and the quiet self-belief that says "I can do this."
Subject pathways from Grade 10
From Grade 10, senior learners choose the subject package that fits where they're heading:
| Path | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Science path | Mathematics · Physical Science · Geography · Life Sciences · Life Orientation |
| Business path | Mathematical Literacy · Economics · Business Studies or CAT¹ · Life Sciences · Life Orientation |
¹ CAT = Computer Applications Technology.
The Science path keeps the university-gateway subjects open (Maths + Physical Science, with Geography alongside). The Business path builds strong commercial and real-world skills, with the choice of Business Studies or Computer Applications Technology. Either way, learners finish Grade 11 ready for their next step — and learners continuing to Matric do so across the Wesbury group at Wesbury College of Science or Port Shepstone International High School, with subject choice guidance along the way.
Fees and admissions for 2027
| Grade | 2027 annual | Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Grade RR–3 | R17 000 | R1 700 × 10 months (no upfront) |
| Grade 4–9 | R18 500 | R500 upfront + R1 800 × 10 months |
| Grade 10–11 | R24 500 | R500 upfront + R2 400 × 10 months |
| Grade 12 (Upgrader) | R600 per subject per month | R1 800/subject 3-month deposit; balance monthly from 1 May 2027 |
Application fee: R600 (once-off, non-refundable) — no payment is collected through the online application form. 5% sibling discount, applied per additional sibling.
Applications are open now for all grades, RR–11 — no closing date.
Is Hibberdene Academy the right school for my child?
If you want your child's school years to feel like one continuous journey — same community, same values, teachers who watched them grow — this is that school. Families from Hibberdene and the upper South Coast choose the Academy for its warmth and stay for the results their children achieve. And when Grade 12 arrives, the pathway across the Wesbury group is already familiar ground.
Frequently asked questions
Which grades does Hibberdene Academy offer?
Grade RR through Grade 11. Applications are open now for all grades. Grade 12 is planned as the school grows — and learners who continue to Matric do so across the Wesbury group at Wesbury College of Science or Port Shepstone International High School.
What curriculum do you follow?
The CAPS curriculum from Grade R through Grade 11.
How much are the school fees?
2027 fees start at R17 000 per year for Grade RR–3 (R1 700 × 10 months). Every grade is published at wesburyschools.com/fees, along with the 5% sibling discount.
What subjects can my child take in the senior grades?
From Grade 10, learners choose between the Science path and the Business path — see the pathway table above.
Can my child join in Grade 8?
Yes — Grade 8 is a natural entry point. Applications are open now; see the Grade 8 2027 admissions page for the full picture.
Can we visit before applying?
Yes — book a campus tour and see the school on a normal day. Bring your child; the best judges are the learners themselves.
Where is the school?
At 287 Santa Barbara Way, Hibberdene — serving families from Hibberdene and the surrounding South Coast.
Visit, enquire or apply
Come and see the school on a normal day. Meet the teachers, see the classrooms, and picture your child here.
Location
Find Hibberdene Academy.
Address: 287 Santa Barbara Way, Hibberdene 4220, KwaZulu-Natal
Phone: 068 162 5063
Email: admin@hibberdeneacademy.co.za
Visit the Hibberdene Academy website (opens in a new tab)
Questions before you apply?
Share a few details and the admissions team will get back to you about grade availability, academic options, fees or the application process. Prefer to reach out directly? Use the contact options underneath. When you are ready, start your 2027 application on the admissions page.
2027 School Fees
Last updated: 1 November 2026
Review the published 2027 tuition, instalment and applicable upfront-fee information for Hibberdene Academy before starting an application. No payment is collected through the online application form.
Rewriting NSC subjects? Our Grade 12 Upgrader programme lets learners rewrite specific NSC subjects part-time: R600 per subject per month, with a three-month deposit (R1 800 per subject) and a once-off R500 application fee. Balance due on the 1st of each month from 1 May 2027.
| Grade | Annual tuition | Upfront | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade RR | R17,000 | UpfrontR0 | R1,700 x 10 months |
| Grade R | R17,000 | UpfrontR0 | R1,700 x 10 months |
| Grade 1 | R17,000 | UpfrontR0 | R1,700 x 10 months |
| Grade 2 | R17,000 | UpfrontR0 | R1,700 x 10 months |
| Grade 3 | R17,000 | UpfrontR0 | R1,700 x 10 months |
| Grade 4 | R18,500 | UpfrontR500 | R1,800 x 10 months |
| Grade 5 | R18,500 | UpfrontR500 | R1,800 x 10 months |
| Grade 6 | R18,500 | UpfrontR500 | R1,800 x 10 months |
| Grade 7 | R18,500 | UpfrontR500 | R1,800 x 10 months |
| Grade 8 | R18,500 | UpfrontR500 | R1,800 x 10 months |
| Grade 9 | R18,500 | UpfrontR500 | R1,800 x 10 months |
| Grade 10 | R24,500 | UpfrontR500 | R2,400 x 10 months |
| Grade 11 | R24,500 | UpfrontR500 | R2,400 x 10 months |
| Grade 12 (Upgrader) *Upgrader | R600 per subject per month | Three-month deposit (per subject)R1,800 per subjectApplication fee (once-off, not part of tuition): R500 | Balance on the 1st of each month from 1 May 2027 |
Grade RR
- Annual tuition
- R17,000
- Upfront
- R0
- Monthly
- R1,700 x 10 months
Grade R
- Annual tuition
- R17,000
- Upfront
- R0
- Monthly
- R1,700 x 10 months
Grade 1
- Annual tuition
- R17,000
- Upfront
- R0
- Monthly
- R1,700 x 10 months
Grade 2
- Annual tuition
- R17,000
- Upfront
- R0
- Monthly
- R1,700 x 10 months
Grade 3
- Annual tuition
- R17,000
- Upfront
- R0
- Monthly
- R1,700 x 10 months
Grade 4
- Annual tuition
- R18,500
- Upfront
- R500
- Monthly
- R1,800 x 10 months
Grade 5
- Annual tuition
- R18,500
- Upfront
- R500
- Monthly
- R1,800 x 10 months
Grade 6
- Annual tuition
- R18,500
- Upfront
- R500
- Monthly
- R1,800 x 10 months
Grade 7
- Annual tuition
- R18,500
- Upfront
- R500
- Monthly
- R1,800 x 10 months
Grade 8
- Annual tuition
- R18,500
- Upfront
- R500
- Monthly
- R1,800 x 10 months
Grade 9
- Annual tuition
- R18,500
- Upfront
- R500
- Monthly
- R1,800 x 10 months
Grade 10
- Annual tuition
- R24,500
- Upfront
- R500
- Monthly
- R2,400 x 10 months
Grade 11
- Annual tuition
- R24,500
- Upfront
- R500
- Monthly
- R2,400 x 10 months
Grade 12 (Upgrader) *
Upgrader
- Annual tuition
- R600 per subject per month
- Three-month deposit (per subject)
- R1,800 per subject
- Monthly
- Balance on the 1st of each month from 1 May 2027
- Additional fee
- Application fee (once-off, not part of tuition): R500
The annual tuition shown is based on the published upfront amount and/or monthly instalments for that fee row. Additional fees, where applicable, are listed separately.
Some grades have separate fee rows for different academic pathways.
* Grade 12 as a full-time programme is not offered in 2027; the Upgrader track serves learners rewriting NSC subjects.
Sibling discount: 5%. The 5% discount applies per additional sibling. Ask our admissions team how it applies to your family. Phone 068 162 5063.
What's included: teaching and the CAPS curriculum, school day supervision, and access to school facilities and activities. What's additional: application fee (R600 once-off, non-refundable), uniforms, stationery, and optional extras.
Fees are for the 2027 academic year and are subject to change. Please confirm current fees with our admissions team before making financial decisions.
Numbers on a page only tell part of the story. Book a campus tour · Phone 039 682 3160 / 068 162 5063