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Driepan Primary School

Public primary school · Iswepe, Iswepe, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Iswepe, Driepan Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 823 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Driepan Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Driepan Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Iswepe. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

823
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Driepan Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Driepan Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Driepan Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Driepan Primary School, 2,881 compared with 823, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Driepan Primary School, 2,246 compared with 823; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Driepan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Driepan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Driepan Primary School's 823, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Driepan Primary School, 2,143 compared with 823; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Driepan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Driepan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Driepan Primary School's 823; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Driepan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Driepan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Iswepe

Zooming into Iswepe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Driepan Primary School.

  • Esibusisweni Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Driepan Primary School, at 1,069 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Driepan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 88.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Driepan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Msinyane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Driepan Primary School, at 766 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Driepan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Driepan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vulandhlela Primary School teaches fewer learners than Driepan Primary School, 278 compared with 823, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Jikantathu Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 240 learners against Driepan Primary School's 823, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Andrews Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 158 learners against Driepan Primary School's 823, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
1185 Magobongwane, , Iswepe, 2382
Postal
Po Box 29 Magobongwane Iswepe 2382
Telephone
017 820 7368
EMIS number
800002832

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Driepan 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 Driepan Primary School directly, on 017 820 7368, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Driepan 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 Driepan Primary School the best school in Iswepe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Driepan 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 Iswepe besides Driepan Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Iswepe, including Esibusisweni Combined School.
How big are the classes at Driepan Primary School?
Driepan Primary School reported 823 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Driepan Primary School?
Yes, Driepan 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 Driepan Primary School a public or private school?
Driepan Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Driepan Primary School?
You can call 017 820 7368. It is located at 1185 Magobongwane, , Iswepe, 2382.
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