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Van Reenen Primary School

Public primary school · Vanreenen, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Watersmeet circuit)

Van Reenen Primary School is a public primary school based in Vanreenen. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Vanreenen, Van Reenen Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

144
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Van Reenen Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Uthukela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Uthukela district with Van Reenen Primary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Van Reenen Primary School's 144, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Van Reenen Primary School's 144; is a public combined school, a different phase than Van Reenen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Reenen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Van Reenen Primary School's 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Reenen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Reenen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Van Reenen Primary School's 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Reenen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Reenen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Van Reenen Primary School's 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Reenen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Reenen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
8 Wragg Street, Van Reenen, Ladysmith, 3372
Postal
P.o.box 26, Vanreenen, 3372
Telephone
083 241 8604
Email
nonzimamlangeni@gmail.com
EMIS number
500290894

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Van Reenen 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 Van Reenen Primary School directly, on 083 241 8604 or by email at nonzimamlangeni@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Van Reenen Primary School?
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 Van Reenen Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Van Reenen 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 Uthukela besides Van Reenen Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Van Reenen Primary School?
Van Reenen Primary School reported 144 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Van Reenen Primary School?
No. Van Reenen Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Van Reenen Primary School a public or private school?
Van Reenen Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Van Reenen Primary School?
You can call 083 241 8604 or email nonzimamlangeni@gmail.com. It is located at 8 Wragg Street, Van Reenen, Ladysmith, 3372.