Academy of Excellence Secondary School

10/09/2026

📚 Strong foundations. Proven achievement.

A 100% Mathematics pass rate in 2025 reflects more than a result, it represents committed educators, hardworking learners and an environment focused on academic progress.

At Academy of Excellence Secondary School, we work to equip learners with the knowledge, confidence and academic foundation they need for life beyond school.

🎓 2027 Applications are OPEN | Grades 8–12
Contact us - 051 492 3493

08/09/2026

🎊🥳🎉 Happy birthday to our CEO! 🎂🎁🎈

Happy Birthday to our CEO, Tanya Goncalves! 🎂💚
The EduLife Group team wishes you a wonderful birthday filled with happiness and celebration. May the year ahead bring continued growth, exciting opportunities and many memorable moments.
Thank you for your leadership and for guiding EduLife Group into an exciting future. 🌱✨

07/09/2026

EXCELLENCE EXPRESS - READ IT HERE!

07/09/2026

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FAREWELL, MRS LILIAN DAVID 💙

Academy of Excellence Secondary School bids a heartfelt farewell to our Principal, Mrs Lilian David.
Her leadership has been characterised by commitment, passion and genuine care for our learners, staff and families. She has invested wholeheartedly in the growth of our school community and encouraged our learners to believe in themselves, work hard, be kind, respect others and remain true to our school’s values.

On behalf of our management, staff, learners, parents and the broader AOE community, we sincerely thank Mrs David for her dedicated service and the meaningful contribution she has made to Academy of Excellence.

While goodbyes are never easy, we celebrate the exciting opportunities ahead and wish her every success, happiness and blessing in this new chapter.

“Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.”

03/09/2026

🌟 Every learner deserves an opportunity to shine.

Education extends beyond the classroom at Academy of Excellence. From representing the Free State at national competitions to developing confidence, teamwork and determination, our learners are encouraged to discover what they can achieve.

Because excellence isn't one-size-fits-all, every talent matters. 🙌
🎓 2027 Applications are OPEN | Grades 8–12

Contact us - 051 492 3493

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

🎁🎈🎊Happy Birthday Ms Senonohi! 🎊🎈🎁

Wishing you a beautiful birthday and a year ahead filled with happiness, success, and many blessings! ✨🥳

31/08/2026

Written by Learners. For Learners.

We are proud to celebrate the launch of the Academy of Excellence Secondary School RCL Learner Newspaper! 🎉
Created and written entirely by our learners, this newspaper gives them a platform to share their voices, ideas, experiences and stories while developing valuable skills in writing, communication and creativity. 💚

A huge congratulations to our RCL team for taking the initiative and bringing this exciting project to life!
📲 The latest edition is available to download from the Academy of Excellence website.

ExcellenceExpress

28/08/2026

From pen to paper!!! Welcome to the era of the EXCELLENCE EXPRESS. A termly newspaper written by the RCL learners🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Stories, culture, sport and everything in between!

HAVE A READ OR DOWNLOAD IT AT THE LINK IN THE BIO!!
Find it on our website!!👌🏽‼️https://www.academyofexcellence.co.za/secondary/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/AOE-RCL-2026-newspaper-1-compressed.pdf

27/08/2026

🏉 Potential needs opportunity to grow.

At Academy of Excellence, we believe in identifying talent, developing skills and creating opportunities for our young athletes to progress. With learners earning selection to provincial development structures, we're proud to see hard work opening doors beyond school sport.

💚 Developing potential. Creating opportunity.
🎓 2027 Applications are OPEN | Grades 8–12
🏉 Potential needs an opportunity to grow.

Contact us - 051 492 3493