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Royal Drakensberg Primary School

Private primary school · Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Emazizini circuit)

In Bergville, Royal Drakensberg Primary School operates as a private primary school. Around 129 learners are enrolled here.

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

Royal Drakensberg Primary School is a private primary school serving families in and around Bergville. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

129
Learners
12
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Royal Drakensberg Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Royal Drakensberg Primary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Royal Drakensberg Primary School, 1,940 compared with 129; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Royal Drakensberg Primary School, 1,758 compared with 129; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Royal Drakensberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Royal Drakensberg Primary School, 1,624 compared with 129; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Royal Drakensberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Royal Drakensberg Primary School, 1,528 compared with 129; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Royal Drakensberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Royal Drakensberg Primary School, 1,486 compared with 129; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Royal Drakensberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
District Road D119 Bergville Bergville 3350
Telephone
76881496
Website
royal-drakensberg.org.za
Email
admin@royal-drakensberg.org.za
EMIS number
500444074

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Royal Drakensberg 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 Royal Drakensberg Primary School directly, on 76881496 or by email at admin@royal-drakensberg.org.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Royal Drakensberg 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 Royal Drakensberg Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Royal Drakensberg Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Royal Drakensberg Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Royal Drakensberg Primary School?
Royal Drakensberg Primary School reported 129 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Royal Drakensberg Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Royal Drakensberg Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Royal Drakensberg Primary School a public or private school?
Royal Drakensberg Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Royal Drakensberg Primary School?
You can call 76881496 or email admin@royal-drakensberg.org.za. It is located at District Road D119 Bergville Bergville 3350.