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Carpe Diem Primary School

Private primary school · Mbombela, Mbombela, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Carpe Diem Primary School, a private primary school serving Mbombela. The school's roll stands at roughly 119 learners.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Carpe Diem Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Carpe Diem Primary School is a private primary school in Mbombela. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

119
Learners
10
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Carpe Diem Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Carpe Diem Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Carpe Diem Primary School's 119; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carpe Diem Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem Primary School, 2,008 compared with 119; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carpe Diem Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem Primary School, 1,879 compared with 119; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Carpe Diem Primary School's 119; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Carpe Diem Primary School's 119; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carpe Diem Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mbombela

Zooming into Mbombela, here are 5 other schools to compare against Carpe Diem Primary School.

  • Valencia Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Carpe Diem Primary School's 119; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carpe Diem Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sicelalwati Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem Primary School, 1,527 compared with 119, and is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis.
  • High School Nelspruit teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem Primary School, 1,420 compared with 119; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carpe Diem Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Laeveld teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem Primary School, 1,410 compared with 119; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nelspruit Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carpe Diem Primary School, 1,400 compared with 119; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
15 Ehmke Street, , Nelspruit, 1200
Postal
Po Box 26550 Steiltes Nelspruit 1213
Telephone
013 752 8428
EMIS number
800029744
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Carpe Diem 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 Carpe Diem Primary School directly, on 013 752 8428, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Carpe Diem Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Carpe Diem Primary School the best school in Mbombela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Carpe Diem Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Mbombela besides Carpe Diem Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbombela, including Valencia Combined School.
How big are the classes at Carpe Diem Primary School?
Carpe Diem Primary School reported 119 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Carpe Diem Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Carpe Diem Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Carpe Diem Primary School a public or private school?
Carpe Diem Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Carpe Diem Primary School?
You can call 013 752 8428. It is located at 15 Ehmke Street, , Nelspruit, 1200.
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