Lion Pride Academy.
Strong in Spirit.
Bold in Purpose.
Lion Pride Academy: A Different Kind of IEB Private School, Rooted in the North of Johannesburg
Lion Pride Academy is a visionary school founded in Fourways, Johannesburg, on the belief that schools exist for communities, not apart from them. It champions a holistic approach where education, families, and business form a united ecosystem to shape the future. We partner with families, teachers and local businesses to form a thriving ecosystem where learners thrive, teachers grow, parents engage, and communities prosper. Rooted in Christian values and driven by entrepreneurial thinking, we are raising a new generation of well-rounded leaders who are creative, curious, capable and compassionate. Its mission is to nurture learners who are not only academically capable but also purpose-driven, community-minded and economically empowered.
Rejecting outdated educational models, the academy offers a groundbreaking in-school entrepreneurship programme where learners don’t just study business—they build and run real ventures. This real-world integration equips them with creativity, responsibility and leadership. Our pioneering model blends the best of CAPS IEB, NCV, and QCTO frameworks with hands-on business experience. Learners don’t just study — they create, build and lead real-world projects that shape their confidence and purpose.
Join us as we nurture wisdom, innovation and excellence — preparing every Lion Pride learner to live boldly and lead purposefully in a changing world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Lion Pride Academy offer?
Lion Pride Academy currently offers Grade RRR through Grade 10. The school is growing with its existing learner cohort and will introduce Grade 11 in 2028 and Grade 12 in 2029.
Does Lion Pride Academy go up to Matric?
Not yet. The Academy currently offers Grade RRR to Grade 10, with Grade 11 launching in 2028 and Grade 12 (Matric) launching in 2029 as the school’s founding cohort progresses through the senior phase.
Is Lion Pride Academy an IEB school?
Yes. The Academy blends the CAPS and IEB curriculum frameworks with NCV and QCTO elements, combined with a hands-on, in-school entrepreneurship programme.
Is Lion Pride Academy a Christian school?
Yes. The school is rooted in Christian values and combines this foundation with entrepreneurial thinking to develop creative, curious, capable and compassionate learners.
Where is Lion Pride Academy located?
The school is located near Fourways, in the north of Johannesburg, Gauteng.
What makes Lion Pride Academy's curriculum different?
Learners take part in a real, in-school entrepreneurship programme where they build and run actual ventures, rather than only studying business theory. This sits within a curriculum blending CAPS, IEB, NCV and QCTO frameworks.
Is Lion Pride Academy an affordable private school option in Fourways?
Yes. The Academy positions itself as an affordable IEB private school option in the Fourways and northern Johannesburg area, offering a world-class campus without the fee levels typical of some other independent schools in the area.