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Primary School Onverwacht

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

Primary School Onverwacht is a public primary school based in Kriel. The school's roll stands at roughly 735 learners.

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

In Kriel, Primary School Onverwacht operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

735
Learners
33
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School Onverwacht is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Primary School Onverwacht specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Primary School Onverwacht's 735, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Onverwacht, 1,908 compared with 735; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Onverwacht; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Onverwacht doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Primary School Onverwacht's 735; is a public combined school, a different phase than Primary School Onverwacht; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Onverwacht doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Primary School Onverwacht's 735; is a public combined school, a different phase than Primary School Onverwacht; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Onverwacht doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Onverwacht, 1,857 compared with 735, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kriel

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

  • Sibongamandla Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Onverwacht, 1,651 compared with 735; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Onverwacht; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Onverwacht doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bonginhlanhla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,298 learners against Primary School Onverwacht's 735, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • High School Kriel teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Onverwacht, 1,046 compared with 735; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Onverwacht; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Onverwacht doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Merlin Park Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Onverwacht, at 975 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwanala Primary School is a similar size to Primary School Onverwacht, with 878 learners against 735, 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
X5004, Kriel, Kriel, 2271
Postal
Laerskool Onverwacht 1 Leliestreet Kriel 2271
Telephone
017 648 2107
Website
lsonverwacht.co.za
Email
onverwacht@lsonverwacht.co.za
EMIS number
800009514

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Onverwacht?
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 Primary School Onverwacht directly, on 017 648 2107, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Onverwacht?
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 Primary School Onverwacht the best school in Kriel?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Onverwacht 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 Primary School Onverwacht?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Kriel, including Sibongamandla Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Onverwacht?
Primary School Onverwacht reported 735 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Primary School Onverwacht?
Yes, Primary School Onverwacht 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 Primary School Onverwacht a public or private school?
Primary School Onverwacht is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Onverwacht?
You can call 017 648 2107. It is located at X5004, Kriel, Kriel, 2271.
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