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The Royal Drakensberg School is situated in the Northern Drakensberg at the entrance to The Cavern. It is an independent school which caters for children from Grade 000 up to Grade 4.

We believe that there is a great need for holistic education of a world class standard in our area. Conditions in these rural areas are poor and the teachers lack resources and infrastructure. We feel that an established independent school, which is properly staffed and managed, will go a long way to giving children the necessary grounding to reach their maximum potential.

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  1. I would like to apply for my son he is currently doing grade 2 please advise how do I go about getting him in this school.

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      1. Bongani Mthembu. I would like to apply for my son he currently doing grade 2 can u advise me please how to getting him a school. Please

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  2. Hi Njabulo

    You would need to complete the application process.

    Please send through your email address and we can send through the relevant information.

    Best regards,
    Megan

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  4. Good Evening.

    I would like to apply for high school for my son. he will be doing grade 11 in 2016. please can you kindly email me the application form and the fees for 2016.

    Ms Mpho Modikwe

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    1. Many thanks, Mpho.
      Unfortunately we are only a primary school with Grade 5 our highest grade.
      Best wishes,
      Megan

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  5. Hi, please advise if your school is a boarding school. I am looking for a boarding school for my daughter will be doing grade 5 in 2016.

    kind regards

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    1. Morning Prudence.
      Unfortunately we do not have boarding facilities. You could try Bergville Primary which is in our area and has a boarding establishment.
      Kind regards,
      Megan

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    1. Many thanks, Mary.
      Unfortunately our little school only goes up to Grade 5.
      All the best.
      Kind regards,
      Megan

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  7. Many thanks, Mary.
    Unfortunately our little school only goes up to Grade 5.
    All the best.
    Kind regards,
    Megan

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    1. Many thanks. Refiloe.
      Please find details for 2016 below:
      REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS FOR 2016

      Pre Primary
      • R9,500 per annum or R950 per month payable over 10 months
      • Levy of R300 paid each term
      • Preferably can understand spoken English
      • An English speaker at home to assist learner
      • Children should be turning 4 or older

      Grade R
      • R11,000 per annum or R1100 per month payable over 10 months
      • Levy of R300 paid each term
      • Speak English fluently
      • Report from previous school
      • An English speaker at home to assist with homework

      Grade 1
      • R16,500 per annum or R1650 per month payable over 10 months
      • Levy of R300 paid each term
      • Speak English fluently
      • Have completed a school readiness programme and is ready for Grade 1
      • Report from previous school
      • An English speaker at home to assist with homework

      Grade 2 to 5
      • R16,500 per annum or R1650 per month payable over 10 months
      • Levy of R300 paid each term
      • Speak English fluently
      • Read English
      • Write English
      • Report from previous school
      • An English speaker at home to assist with homework

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    1. Many thanks, Zandile.
      Unfortunately no boarding facilities. Perhaps Pietermaritzburg would be a better option.
      Kind regards,
      Megan

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  11. Hi All – I apologise for contacting you in this way but I can’t find a phone number on your web page.
    I would like to know if you have kids that can play some chess with our kids here at Winterton Primary School. We have about 10-15 which include kids that are all confident in their game and about 3 that are very confident. We could happily come your way or you could come to us. Please contact me at 083 281 8278. Many thanks Heste Outram

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    1. Many thanks, Heste.
      I have forwarded your contact details on to Sue Kraupner who heads up our small school. She will be in touch.
      Kind regards,
      Megan

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  12. hi i would like to apply for my son ,he will be turning 4 years December.I’m from Newcastle(Madadeni).

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    1. Hi Tammy
      We follow the CAPS curriculum but we do our utmost to teach practically, particularly with our small children. Our classes are small and children are encouraged to participate so that they learn with greater understanding.
      You are welcome to visit to see learning in action if you’d like!
      Best regards,
      Megan

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  16. Hi im NOSIPHO I have twins who Is turning 5 Oct 2017…they are going to start grade r next year…there would any discount for them

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    1. Hi Sanele
      We are focusing on the pre-primary phase and the foundation phase only. Only to Grade 4 next year and the following year, only to Grade 3.
      We believe this is where we can make the greatest impact on the success of the children.
      “Access to quality education is one of the best ways to help people escape poverty. In fact, research has shown that quality early learning (in preschools, crèches and playgroups) is the biggest disrupter of the intergenerational transmission of poverty. Not only is early learning a crucial weapon in the fight against poverty, Nobel Prize winning economist, Professor James Heckman, argues that there is no greater investment a country can make than in children between the ages of zero and five as it yields the highest rate of return.” Dr Sebabatso Manoeli – DG Murray Trust – 2018
      Our best wishes,
      Megan

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