Unlock Your Potential in Maths & Science!
KhanyaBha Academy of Maths and Science empowers learners in Grades 8–12 with expert-led extra classes. Master challenging concepts, boost your confidence, and excel in your studies—because your bright future starts here!
Grade 8
Attend classes on Saturdays
From January to November
Grade 9
Attend classes on Saturdays
From January to November
Grade 10
Attend classes on Saturdays
From January to November
Grade 11
Attend classes on Saturdays
From January to November
Grade 12
Attend classes on Sundays
From January to November
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Join our top-tier Maths & Science program!
Extra Classes
KhanyaBha is an extra-tuition project that provides high-quality extra Maths and Science classes with a view to improving the performance of learners from predominantly rural and peri-urban schools in the Pietermaritzburg area, in KZN.
We provide our extra tuition on weekends and holidays.
school hours
Saturday: 9am – 1:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Fees
We charge affordable fee per semester per learner.
Free transport
We provide FREE transport, to and from our campus, for learners from Ngaphezulu and Sweetwaters
How We Conduct Classes
In-Person Classes
Classes are given by carefully selected, practising Maths and Science teachers who have a good track record and experience.
The learners are organised into two class groups of 20 in each grade. They attend the classes for four hours a day, two hours per subject. The tuition programme is aligned to that of the provincial Department of Education.
Weekly Classes Year Round
Maths and Science classes are conducted at the Plessislaer campus of Umgungundlovu TVET College in Imbali Township, Pietermaritzburg on:
Saturdays (Grade 8 – 11)
and
Sundays (Grade 12)
Learners’ Testimonials
Anele Sibiya
Civil Engineering Student, DUT
“KhanyaBha was the foundation of my success. They didn’t just teach content — they prepared me mentally for university. I’m doing engineering now, and I still use what I learned there!”
Emihle Xulu
Grad 10 Learner
“Maths used to be my worst subject. Now it’s my favorite! The Saturday classes are fun, and the teachers are always willing to help if I don’t understand something.”
Sakhile Ndlovu
Grad 11 Learner
“Ngijoyine iKhanyaBha ngo-2023 futhi ngiyabona umehluko omkhulu. Uthisha wesayensi wami uhlale enesineke futhi usichazela kahle. Ngiyakhula ezifundweni zami!”
Khanyi Qwabe
Grad 12 Learner
“Before I joined KhanyaBha, I struggled with Physics formulas and problem-solving. Now I feel more confident and even help my classmates. The teachers really break things down in a way that makes sense.”
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The GREAT teacher, inspires.”
William Arthur Ward
Support
Khanyabha has run the classes through funding initially received from KPMG.
We appreciate and are grateful that the ESKOM FOUNDATION has funded Khanyabha for the last 5 years.
Parents’ Testimonials
Mrs. Khumalo
Parent of a BSc Student, Wits
“Thanks to KhanyaBha, my child qualified for university with solid results in both Maths and Science. The academy truly prepares learners for the future.”
Ms. T Moyo
Parent of a Grade 10 Learner
“Ngiyabonga kakhulu ngeKhanyaBha. Indodakazi yami yathola amamaki amahle kuMaths okokuqala ngqa. Futhi uncoma akaphezi uthi oThisha bayazinika isikhathi sokuchaza aze agculiseke umfundi.”
Mr. K Ndaba
Parent of Sihle Ndaba, a Grade 9 Learner
“KhanyaBha is more than a tutoring center — it’s a place of growth. I’ve seen how my son’s marks and mindset have improved. They teach with excellence.”
Mrs. Xakaza
Parent of a Grade 12 Learner
“My daughter used to be so anxious about Science. Since attending KhanyaBha, her marks have dramatically improved. I’m also thankful for the care and discipline the tutors instill.”
WHY ARE WE HERE?
The need for the project arose out of consideration of the poor pass rates in mathematics and science at secondary school level. In the Umgungundlovu District, the grade 12 pass rates in Mathematics and Science have been around 40% over the years. Comparative international studies have consistently found that the performance of our learners in these subjects is one of the worst in the world. The 2019 international survey of achievements in mathematics and science of 64 countries by Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMMS) confirms the challenges that this country is facing. Of the 64 countries surveyed, the achievement of South African learners ranked 61.
The core issue that the project seeks to address is the low achievement of learners in mathematics and science. The project, therefore, aims to enhance the performance of the learners from predominantly rural and peri-urban schools in these subjects. We believe that the poor performance of learners, especially at National Senior Certificate level and beyond, is largely a function of inadequate requisite background knowledge. This explains the strategy of the Academy of focusing on the lower grades.
The project’s vision is aligned with the National Development Plan (2030) which, amongst other goals is to increase the pool of learners that can follow careers in scientific and technological fields. The Academy aims to make a modest contribution towards the achievement of this goal.
Grades 8 and 9 are often neglected, which is short-sighted. Success in the NSC is built on the solid foundation of learning in earlier grades” Mary Metcalfe, Professor of Education, University of Johannesburg. Hence our focus is also on the lower grades starting with Grade 8.
Good achievement in Mathematics and Science at school plays a critical role in the social mobility of learners as it unlocks immense opportunities for careers in high demand.
OUR OBJECTIVE?
To expose, inspire and assist learners to consider future careers in scientific and technological fields by career expos, visits and talks by professionalsin these fields excursions to science centers and industries.
To work with local schools, teachers and to improve the teaching and learning of Maths and Science by setting up meetings and workshops for teachers.
To teach problem-solving skills to learners through investigative approaches to teaching and learning. Online and e-learning are part of the methodology of engaging with the subject content. This approach, we believe, will go a long way in making them become confident participants in the 4th Industrial Revolution that is upon us.
