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Kwanala Primary School

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

In Kriel, Kwanala Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 878 learners are enrolled here.

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

Kwanala Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Kriel. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

878
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Kwanala 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 Kwanala Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Kwanala Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwanala Primary School, 1,928 compared with 878, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Kwanala Primary School's 878; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwanala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwanala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Kwanala Primary School, 1,875 compared with 878; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kwanala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwanala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Kwanala Primary School, 1,862 compared with 878; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kwanala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwanala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Kwanala Primary School's 878, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kriel

Zooming into Kriel, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kwanala Primary School.

  • Sibongamandla Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Kwanala Primary School's 878; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwanala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwanala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bonginhlanhla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwanala Primary School, 1,298 compared with 878, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • High School Kriel is a similar size to Kwanala Primary School, with 1,046 learners against 878; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwanala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwanala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Merlin Park Primary School is a similar size to Kwanala Primary School, with 975 learners against 878, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Onverwacht sits in roughly the same size range as Kwanala Primary School, at 735 learners, 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
Kriel Colliery Road, Kriel, Kriel, 2271
Postal
Po Box 15 Kriel Kriel 2271
Telephone
017 648 3522
EMIS number
800008755

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwanala 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 Kwanala Primary School directly, on 017 648 3522, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwanala 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 Kwanala Primary School the best school in Kriel?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kwanala 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 Kriel besides Kwanala Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Kriel, including Sibongamandla Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kwanala Primary School?
Kwanala Primary School reported 878 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Kwanala Primary School?
Yes, Kwanala 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 Kwanala Primary School a public or private school?
Kwanala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwanala Primary School?
You can call 017 648 3522. It is located at Kriel Colliery Road, Kriel, Kriel, 2271.
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