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100% Matric Pass Rate Since 1998Providing Excellence in Education for 34 years

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. Offering outstanding education from Preschool to Grade 12, Penryn provides a warm, friendly, and stimulating environment where each child is inspired to believe in their potential, find belonging in a supportive community, and become confident, capable individuals.

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Exceptional Co-Educational LearningOur Approach to Education

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. Offering outstanding education from Preschool to Grade 12, Penryn provides a warm, friendly, and stimulating environment where each child is inspired to believe in their potential, find belonging in a supportive community, and become confident, capable individuals.

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Celebrating Diversity and ExcellenceMeet the Executive Head

Penryn College embraces diversity, belonging, and excellence across academics, arts, and sports. Our vibrant community, representing over 19 nationalities, nurtures scholars who achieve regional and international success.

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"Penryn is a forward looking and thinking school. Our scholars are uniquely positioned to be leaders and positive contributors to the South African and global community and yet always retaining the character traits of humility and kindness. Welcome to Penryn!"Mike Eisen - Head of Penryn

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Innovative Learning SpacesPurpose-Built State Of The Art Facilities

Penryn features modern, purpose-built learning spaces designed to support contemporary, interdisciplinary education. These facilities reflect the innovative approaches scholars will encounter in tertiary studies and the global workplace. The school’s design emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and integration with its scenic natural surroundings, fostering an environment conducive to holistic learning. 

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Building Future LeadersOur Essence

Community

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. They are able to assimilate with others with ease and thus break through stigmas and prejudice, believing whole heartedly in encouraging inclusivity. This not only brings our scholars together, but our parents and employees too.

We are one team, working together for the greater good of our school, community and our scholars who, from the first day that they arrive at Penryn, are provided with the age-appropriate skillsets and knowledge that they need to thrive and become the game-changers of tomorrow.

Future-Fit

Penryn prepares future-fit children for a dynamic, interconnected world by fostering universally relevant skills such as adaptability, critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. Emphasizing diversity, sustainability, and equity, Penryn’s Honour Code nurtures a strong sense of community and purpose, aiming to leave a meaningful legacy and build a better tomorrow.

Excellence

At Penryn, we see boundless potential in every scholar. Through our focus on service, leadership, and environmental awareness, we inspire a sense of limitless possibility and purpose. Guided by the Round Square IDEALS, we aim to develop individuals who will make meaningful contributions to their local and global communities.

Mission

To reach out into our community and achieve educational excellence – guided by ethics and the values of adaptability, inclusivity and globalism – to develop future-fit individuals who display integrity, responsibility and respect for themselves and their community and who are guardians of their environment and heritage.

Vision

The Penryn vision was 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. We remain true to this vision today.

Our Honour Code

  1. Hounour God
  2. Honour Others
  3. Honour Self
  4. Honour the School
  5. Honour Society and the Environment

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Inspiring Holistic GrowthStudent Life

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Penryn fosters curiosity, inclusiveness, and passion in sports, driving natural excellence.

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Penryn produces well-rounded scholars excelling in both sports and arts.

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