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Arnot Colliery Primary School

Public primary school · Rietkuil, Rietkuil, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Arnot Colliery Primary School is a public primary school based in Rietkuil. The school's roll stands at roughly 194 learners.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Arnot Colliery Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Rietkuil, Arnot Colliery Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

194
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Arnot Colliery Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Arnot Colliery Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Arnot Colliery Primary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Arnot Colliery Primary School's 194, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Arnot Colliery Primary School, 1,908 compared with 194; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arnot Colliery Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arnot Colliery Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Arnot Colliery Primary School's 194; is a public combined school, a different phase than Arnot Colliery Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arnot Colliery Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Arnot Colliery Primary School's 194; is a public combined school, a different phase than Arnot Colliery Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arnot Colliery Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Arnot Colliery Primary School, 1,857 compared with 194, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Rietkuil

And within Rietkuil itself, 1 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Primary School Rietkuil is noticeably bigger, teaching 416 learners against Arnot Colliery Primary School's 194, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 183, Arnot, Mafube/Sikhululiwe Village, 1051
Postal
Po Box 176 Rietkuil Arnot 1097
Telephone
082 710 7691
EMIS number
800000349
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Arnot Colliery Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Arnot Colliery Primary School directly, on 082 710 7691, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Arnot Colliery Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Arnot Colliery Primary School the best school in Rietkuil?
No matric pass rate is on record for Arnot Colliery Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Rietkuil besides Arnot Colliery Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Rietkuil, including Laerskool Rietkuil.
How big are the classes at Arnot Colliery Primary School?
Arnot Colliery Primary School reported 194 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Arnot Colliery Primary School?
Yes, Arnot Colliery Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Arnot Colliery Primary School a public or private school?
Arnot Colliery Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Arnot Colliery Primary School?
You can call 082 710 7691. It is located at Stand No 183, Arnot, Mafube/Sikhululiwe Village, 1051.
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