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Merlin Park Primary School

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

Welcome to Merlin Park Primary School, a public primary school serving Kriel. Around 975 learners are enrolled here.

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

Merlin Park Primary School is a public primary school in Kriel. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

975
Learners
34
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Merlin Park 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 Merlin Park Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Merlin Park Primary School, 1,928 compared with 975, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Merlin Park Primary School's 975; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merlin Park Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merlin Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Merlin Park Primary School, 1,875 compared with 975; is a public combined school, a different phase than Merlin Park Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merlin Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Merlin Park Primary School, 1,862 compared with 975; is a public combined school, a different phase than Merlin Park Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merlin Park 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 Merlin Park Primary School's 975, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kriel

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

  • Sibongamandla Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Merlin Park Primary School's 975; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merlin Park Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merlin Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bonginhlanhla Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Merlin Park Primary School, at 1,298 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • High School Kriel is a similar size to Merlin Park Primary School, with 1,046 learners against 975; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Merlin Park Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merlin Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwanala Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Merlin Park Primary School, at 878 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Onverwacht sits in roughly the same size range as Merlin Park 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
69 Merlin Crescent, Kriel, Kriel, 2271
Postal
Private Bag X X5021 Kriel Kriel 2271
Telephone
017 648 2181
EMIS number
800014019

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Merlin Park 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 Merlin Park Primary School directly, on 017 648 2181, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Merlin Park 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 Merlin Park Primary School the best school in Kriel?
No matric pass rate is on record for Merlin Park 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 Merlin Park Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Kriel, including Sibongamandla Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Merlin Park Primary School?
Merlin Park Primary School reported 975 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Merlin Park Primary School?
Yes, Merlin Park 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 Merlin Park Primary School a public or private school?
Merlin Park Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Merlin Park Primary School?
You can call 017 648 2181. It is located at 69 Merlin Crescent, Kriel, Kriel, 2271.
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