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The King's School

Private combined school · White River, White River, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In White River, The King's School operates as a private combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

The King's School is a private combined school serving families in and around White River. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

441
Learners
46
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, The King's 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.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 63 learners from The King's School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20236161100.0%
20245959100.0%
20256363100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

The King's School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics594881.4%
Physical Sciences3232100.0%
Life Sciences3838100.0%
Accounting1919100.0%
Business Studies2727100.0%
Economics3535100.0%
Geography2121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against The King's School's 441; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against The King's School's 100%).
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The King's School, 2,008 compared with 441; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against The King's School's 100%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The King's School, 1,879 compared with 441; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against The King's School's 441; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against The King's School's 441; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against The King's School's 100%.

White River

  • Lwaleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The King's School, 1,502 compared with 441; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Witrivier is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against The King's School's 441; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Zamani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,337 learners against The King's School's 441; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanyisani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,329 learners against The King's School's 441; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against The King's School's 100%.
  • Siyafundza Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The King's School, 1,295 compared with 441; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Plot 21 Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive, , White River, 1240
Postal
Po Box 109 White River 1240
Telephone
013 750 1332
Website
thekingsschoolwr.co.za
EMIS number
800023036

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The King's 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 The King's School directly, on 013 750 1332, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The King's 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is The King's School the best school in White River?
On the numbers that are published, The King's School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KHANYISANI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95%.
How many other schools are there in White River besides The King's School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around White River, including Lwaleng Primary School.
How big are the classes at The King's School?
The King's School reported 441 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 The King's School?
Yes. As a private school, The King's 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.
What are The King's School's matric results like?
The King's School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is The King's School a public or private school?
The King's School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact The King's School?
You can call 013 750 1332. It is located at Plot 21 Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive, , White River, 1240.
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