School Type: Co-Educational

DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY

Penryn is situated in a stunning bushveld setting on the Boschrand Hills overlooking Nelspruit and the Crocodile River Valley. In this peaceful and beautiful environment our scholars embrace an ethos of holism that requires them to be excellent at something and good at many things.

The College started as a twinning project with St Stithians College in Randburg with a view to establishing an institution in the Lowveld that would provide quality, holistic education in a Christian setting, and would partner schools in rural communities surrounding Nelspruit.

Accordingly from a start in 1991 with 7 scholars in Gr 1, the College has grown to over 1 000 co-educational scholars. A community initiative called Penreach now partners over 2 000 teachers from partner schools each year in a rich and meaningful programme that continues to upgrade education in surrounding communities.

Above all Penryn is about partnerships, between families and scholars and the College, between the College and partner schools and between the broader corporate community of South Africa and partner schools.

We believe that this enables the College to achieve excellent academics, wonderful (and improving) sports facilities and results, effective and inclusive cultural activities, meaningful community service, wide ranging and challenging exposure to outdoor activities and camps, a common set of values and behaviours with a courtesy code and exposure to the world and its cultures.

All of this is enveloped in Christian principle (formalised through a link with the Methodist Church of South Africa from which we second a Chaplain) and practice through service, worship and education.

We believe that this programme provides the opportunities for Penryn scholars to be excellent at something and good at many other things, thereby developing self esteem and effectivity Penryn is a global member of the Round Square, enabling our scholars to exchange with those from approximately 100 schools worldwide and to attend conferences locally and globally each year.

The College is owned by the Penryn Trust, governed by the Penryn Council and managed by the heads of the respective phases and Penreach.

MATRIC RESULTS

The 99 scholars in the Penryn College class of 2011 once again achieved a 100% pass rate. This is the 14th straight year since the first matric group that this has been achieved.

The average result achieved per scholar per subject was 67.37% which is good indeed. 84% of the group achieved Bachelor’s exemption passes; 15% of the group achieved Diploma exemption passes and one scholar passed with a Higher Certificate.

The group achieved 140 distinctions at an average of 1.41 per scholar. Apart from the distinctions, the group achieved 193 B’s, 194 C’s and 129 D’s. We are very proud of them all.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

There are ten College Scholarships awarded each year to the top applicants determined by recommendation, assessment and interview. Two Parents Association bursaries are also awarded according to financial need, plus a limited number of part bursaries at the Head's discretion.

CURRICULUM

The wider curriculum is holistic and includes cultural activities as part of the school day, planned outdoor activities as part of the schools award procedure, regular sport and spiritual activities. Penryn is part of the President's Award Scheme.

EXTRA LESSONS

During the cultural period, extra English, Afrikaans and Mathematics lessons are taught.

SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITIES

The school houses a Counsellor, Educational Psychologist and Occupational, Remedial and Speech Therapists, The school is in the process of making itself wheelchair friendly.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

College:

Sport: athletics; cricket; soccer; tennis; rugby; hockey; swimming; netball; yoga; rock climbing; mountain biking.

Cultural: chess; falconry; public speaking; drama; environmental/wildlife club; craft; choir; music clubs; community service, drawing; newspaper club; guitar club; plays; dance clubs; core strength; French club; Portuguese club; SiSwati club.

Prep:

Cultural week; scrapbooking; plays; dancing; fitness; athletics; swimming; hockey; cricket; soccer; netball and tennis.

FIELD TRIPS  

Gr 3	1 night trip to Ekukhanyeni Christian Camp
Gr 4	2 night trip to Badplaas
Gr 5	3 night Escarpment tour
Gr 6	4 night trip to Magaliesberg
Gr 7	4 night trip to Seula, KZN
Gr 8	3 night  Outdoor and Environmental camp
Gr 9	3 night Fanie Botha Trail
Gr 10	5 night Cultural and Historical trip to Johannesburg
Gr 11	6 night Growth Camp at Graskop

BOARDING FACILITIES

There are 5 co-educational boarding houses each accommodating 12 boys and 12 girls and with each being attached to a home, housing boarding parents.

Headmaster College: Greg Theron
Headmaster Prep: Neil Malherbe

School Phase:

• Pre-Primary
• Primary
• Secondary

Lowest Grade: Grade 000
Highest Grade: Grade 12
Boarding: Yes
Boarding From: Grade 8
Number of Pupils: 1110
Founding Year: 1991
Religious Affiliation: Methodist
Lowest Tuition Fees Per Annum: R22500
Highest Tuition Fees Per Annum: R47000
Lowest Boarding Fees (inc. Tuition): R86960
Highest Boarding Fees (inc. Tuition): R86960
Examinations or Curricula:

• National Senior Certificate (IEB)

Address: Boschrand Farm, Off R40 between Nelspruit and White River
Postal Code: 1200
Telephone: 013 758 9000
Fax: 013 758 9010
Website: http://www.penryn.co.za/
Suburb: Off R40 (White River Rd)
City/Town: Nelspruit
South African Province: Mpumalanga
Country: South Africa