Awards & Achievements
Top-10 finishes in the district Maths Olympiad, Spelling Bee provincial qualifiers, and a SACE Educator of the Year nomination in 2024.
Why Choose De Kroon
Five reasons our parents come back — and bring their friends.
Advantage 01
Qualified, Caring Educators
Every educator at De Kroon is registered with the South African Council for Educators (SACE) and holds at least a B.Ed degree from a recognised South African university. Our teachers attend continuous professional development workshops every term, often in partnership with the Bojanala District Office.
With a learner-to-teacher ratio of about 23:1, your child is more than just a name on a register — they are known, supported and challenged at the right level.
- 100% SACE-registered staff
- 23:1 learner-to-teacher ratio
- Termly professional development
- Average 12+ years' experience
Advantage 02
Modern Teaching Facilities
Our 12-classroom block has been progressively upgraded with the support of the SGB and the National Education Infrastructure Management System (NEIMS). Every classroom is bright, properly ventilated and stocked with up-to-date CAPS textbooks.
Beyond the classroom, learners enjoy a full-size soccer and netball field, a fenced playground for the Foundation Phase, a school library with more than 4 000 titles, and a small computer lab donated by a local mining partner.
- 12 fully-equipped classrooms
- School library & reading corner
- Computer lab with 20 workstations
- Sports field, courts and playground
Advantage 03
A Vibrant Extracurricular Programme
Learning at De Kroon does not stop when the bell rings. From 13:00 our afternoon programme offers something for every interest — from competitive sport to quiet creativity.
- Sport: Soccer, Netball, Athletics, Cross-country
- Culture: Choir, Marimba, Drama, Public Speaking
- Mind: Chess Club, Maths Olympiad, Coding Club
- Service: School Garden, Eco-Warriors, Reading Buddies
Advantage 04
Rooted in South African Culture
De Kroon stands at the meeting point of three proud language communities. Our learners speak Setswana, Afrikaans and English at home, and we celebrate that wealth through Heritage Day events, traditional music ensembles and our Setswana Folktale Festival.
We partner with the Mmabatho Cultural Heritage Trust to bring storytellers, traditional dancers and craftspeople into school each term, helping learners stay connected to where they come from.
- Annual Heritage Day celebration
- Setswana Folktale Festival
- Marimba band & traditional dance
- Multilingual school assemblies
Advantage 05
Safe & Secure Campus
The safety of every learner is non-negotiable. Our campus is fully fenced, with a single controlled access gate manned during school hours by trained security personnel. CCTV cameras cover the perimeter, classroom block and parking area.
We run termly emergency drills with the Madibeng Fire Department and have a fully stocked sick bay supervised by a nominated first-aid responder.
- Fenced perimeter & controlled gate
- 24/7 CCTV monitoring
- Trained ground staff & first-aiders
- Termly fire & safety drills
Recognition & Community
Where De Kroon learners and partners shine beyond the school gate.
Mandela Day Outreach
Every 18 July learners, parents and educators give 67 minutes of service — painting clinics, planting trees and feeding our neighbours.
Trusted Partners
From the local mining house that funded our computer lab to the Madibeng Library, our partners help us go further than the budget alone allows.
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