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Chweni Primary School

Public primary school · White River, White River, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Chweni Primary School is a public primary school in White River. The school's roll stands at roughly 397 learners.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Chweni Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in White River, Chweni Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

397
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Chweni 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 Chweni Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Chweni Primary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chweni Primary School, 2,156 compared with 397; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Chweni Primary School's 397; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Chweni Primary School's 397, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chweni Primary School, 1,858 compared with 397, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chweni Primary School, 1,844 compared with 397; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

White River

And within White River itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Lwaleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,502 learners against Chweni Primary School's 397, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Witrivier teaches considerably more learners than Chweni Primary School, 1,400 compared with 397, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Zamani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chweni Primary School, 1,337 compared with 397, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanyisani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chweni Primary School, 1,329 compared with 397; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Siyafundza Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,295 learners against Chweni Primary School's 397, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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.40, Chweni Trust, White River, 1240
Postal
Private Bag X 812 Chweni Trust White River 1240
Telephone
013 796 8284
EMIS number
800002147
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chweni 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 Chweni Primary School directly, on 013 796 8284, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chweni 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 Chweni Primary School the best school in White River?
No matric pass rate is on record for Chweni 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 White River besides Chweni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around White River, including Lwaleng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Chweni Primary School?
Chweni Primary School reported 397 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Chweni Primary School?
Yes, Chweni 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 Chweni Primary School a public or private school?
Chweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chweni Primary School?
You can call 013 796 8284. It is located at Stand No.40, Chweni Trust, White River, 1240.
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