Compass Christian Academy (now Mokopane Destiny Academy) was started in 2007 by Thomas and Minda Marshall with two qualified teachers, 13 children, a double garage and a vision of training leaders to shape the future. In later years the double garage was expanded to encompass an entire house and all its outbuildings.

In October 2015 the Board of Destiny Alive Family Church gave its backing to start the construction of a state-of-the-art school building to house MDA. In April 2017 it was completed and MDA moved into its new home on the RET Centre at 150 Fourie Street, Mokopane.

In 2019 the Board governing MDA decided to transition from the Accelerated Christian Education curriculum, to the International Baccalaureate. 

In August 2021, Mokopane Destiny Academy achieved International Baccalaureate World School status, and was authorised to provide the Primary Years Programme for Grades RR to 6 and the Middle Years Programme for Grades 7 to 9.

MDA’s long-term plan is to provide the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which is recognised in South Africa, as its Grade 12 exit route. While we are working towards the sustainable implementation of the Diploma Programme we have a transition plan in place. As of 2022 MDA will partner with Hatfield Christian Online School. They offer a school-based online option which enables MDA’s students to study at MDA and write the Grade 12 examinations of the Independent Examination Board (IEB) at Hatfield Christian Online School. The IEB is an independent assessment body. The qualifications assessed by the IEB enjoy international recognition, and are pursued by the majority of independent schools in South Africa. This transition plan will allow current MDA students to choose to complete a well-established Grade 12 exit qualification within the safe, conducive and familiar environment of MDA.