About the Academy
AboutDa Silva.
The identity, story and educational direction of Da Silva Academy in Rustenburg.
Identity
An education shapedaround the learner.
Da Silva Academy is a combined school in Rustenburg, growing from its Early Years and Primary foundation toward Grade 12 through a deliberate High School expansion. Its learner-centred, inclusive and future-focused approach supports academic, social, emotional and ethical growth.
The school
Rustenburg · South Africa
Rooted in Rustenburg.Growing with intention.
Early Years and Primary form the foundation of a registered combined school building continuity into High School one grade at a time, at 212 Klopper Street, Rustenburg 0299.
High School growth
Grade 8 is operating in 2026, with one grade added each year toward Grade 12 in 2030.
2026
Grade 8
Operating
2027
Grade 9
Opens
2028
Grade 10
Follows
2029
Grade 11
Follows
2030
Grade 12
Completes the pathway
- Place
- Rustenburg
- High School growth
- Grade 8 in 2026 → Grade 12 by 2030
- Established
- 2013
- EMIS
- 600105372
Registered with the Department of Education
Our purpose
Education for life.Growth in every dimension.
Da Silva Academy's purpose is to provide quality education that prepares learners for life while supporting the optimum achievement of each learner's potential.
Learner-centred teaching connects academic, social, emotional and ethical development with critical thinking, creative problem-solving and thoughtful use of technology. This approach creates continuity across Primary and the expanding High School.
Our vision
To provide quality education that prepares learners holistically for life, with the optimum achievement of each child's potential as its objective.
Educational themes
Nurturing.
Adaptability.
Empathy.
Our story
A school foundedaround the learner.
Da Silva Academy was founded in Rustenburg in 2013 by Mr and Mrs Da Silva.
They established a school centred on individual potential, holistic development and a strong sense of community.
Founded
2013 · Rustenburg
Founders
Mr and Mrs Da Silva
Lead.
Empathy. Responsibility. Respect.
Leadership
Currentleadership.
Leadership at Da Silva Academy is grounded in empathy, responsibility and respect for the individuality and potential of every learner.
- Directors
- Mr & Mrs Da Silva
- Principal
- Mrs Hautmann
- Deputy Principal
- Mrs Blignaut
GREAT core values
Five core values.One shared foundation.
GREAT names the Academy's core values. Nurturing, adaptability and empathy describe themes within its educational approach rather than a separate values system.
- Gratitude
- Respect
- Empathy
- Acceptance
- Truth