Independent.
Co-Educational.
Innovative.
Welcome to
Penryn
Penryn is an independent, co-educational, school with a link to the Methodist Church situated in a tranquil, bushveld setting between Nelspruit and White River. Providing outstanding education from Preschool to Grade 12, our warm, friendly and stimulating environment creates the opportunity for every child to thrive and develop into confident young adults with a passion for life.
Campus Information
Preschool
Preparatory
College
History
The vision for Penryn has always been to be a model of best practice, the beacon school, to raise the bar and to allow for access to quality education for all children. This is how Penreach came to be.
Mission
To build a beacon school, a centre of excellence from which a major education outreach programme would be developed into the surrounding disadvantaged school system.
100%
Matric Pass Rate Since 1998
94%
graduates passed with bachelor pass
32+
years of history
Campus Information
Penryn is distinctly Lowveld – a place of beauty and hope, with magnificent views as far as the eye can see.
The campus is situated among bushveld trees, inhabited by indigenous birdlife, on Boschrand ridge overlooking Mbombela (Nelspruit) and the Crocodile River Valley in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
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Our
Offerings
Penryn’s scholars are part of the Penryn family for life. It does not matter who you are or where you came from, at Penryn we have a sense of belonging that enables our scholars to find themselves.
Our scholars realise the privilege of a private school education and are taught the responsibility to give back and set an example for others.
Our focus on developing the necessary soft skills required to thrive in this world is a critical part of our pedagogy.
Environmental stewardship is a key part of our greater community service focus at Penryn.
Our dance programme is offered as an extra mural through our Culture programme at College level from Grade 8 through 12.
Music at Penryn has always been a key focus. We believe that music is an integral part of learning.
Speech & Drama encompasses a variety of disciplines, including the performing arts, public speaking and debating.
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How to Apply
- You Apply
Complete Online Application Here:
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Appointment will be set for campus visit, Heads meeting and possible assessment.
- We Review
In person, tour, Heads meeting and possible assessment. All assessments are determined by our Heads of Academics.
- You Get Ready
Parent/guardian will receive an acceptance letter and will be required to pay the once-off, non-refundable entrance fee to secure your child’s place. Note: Placement is only secure once proof of payment is received by jhood@penryn.co.za.
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Admissions
You may apply to Penryn at any time following the birth of your child. We accept children from age two into Grade 0000, the year they turn three, up to children turning 18 in their Grade 11 year.
