Wem School - Acornhoek

Wem School - Acornhoek is a private primary school in Arcornhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 307 learners and 19 educators, about 16.2 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for private primary schools in Mpumalanga (257 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 66.7% of its 48 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

Matric (NSC) results

66.7% of the school's 48 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	48	44	91.7%	76.9%
2024	71	70	98.6%	84.8%
2025	48	32	66.7%	86.4%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Private primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Specialisation	Primary Subjects
Sector	Independent (private)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	307
Educators (2025)	19
Learners per educator	16.2 (province average 17.5)
EMIS number	800034988

Address and location

Street address	Plaza View, Acornhoek, Acornhoek, 1360
Postal address	Po Box 12 Acornhoek Town 1360
Suburb / area	Arcornhoek
Town	Acornhoek
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Bohlabela
Municipality	Bushbuckridge Local Municipality

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.