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Grade R to Grade 2 · Kokstad

A small, caring school in Kokstad where every child is known.

JENS Primary School welcomes children from Grade R to Grade 2 into a warm and inclusive learning environment. Our small classes provide individual attention, a strong academic foundation and the support each child needs to grow with confidence.

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Grade R – Grade 2 · Kokstad

The JENS journey continues

From Grade R right through to Grade 7

  • Grades R–2JENS Primary School
  • Grades 3–7JENS Senior Primary School

When your child completes the Foundation Phase at JENS Primary School, their learning journey continues at JENS Senior Primary School, offering Grades 3–7.

Be the Sunshine – in action and attitude.

Welcome

A small school with a big heart

We are a registered independent Christian co-educational primary school following the CAPS curriculum. In our Grade R to Grade 2 classes, children learn in calm, unhurried classrooms where questions are welcome, effort is noticed and every child belongs.

We follow the CAPS curriculum, which we treat as the bare minimum expected of our teachers. Our classes go beyond it wherever a child is ready.

Parents are always welcome to walk through the school, meet the teachers and see an ordinary day for themselves.

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Why families choose us

Care, routine and real learning

Small classes

Every child is known by name, and no one gets lost in the crowd.

A caring Christian home

Gentle routines, prayer and kindness shape each ordinary school day.

Strong foundations

The CAPS curriculum, taught patiently, so reading and numbers make sense.

Room to be themselves

Art, play, movement and curiosity are part of learning, not extras.

Our classes

Grade R to Grade 2

Grade R

A playful, settled start to school, where routines, listening, sharing and early literacy and numeracy grow through play.

Grade 1

Reading, writing and number sense take shape with plenty of encouragement, repetition and celebration of small wins.

Grade 2

Confidence builds as children read on their own, write their own ideas and work with numbers more independently.

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School life

Happy, busy, ordinary days

Between lessons there is laughter, play, art, sport and prayer. See what a normal week looks like for our Grade R to Grade 2 children.

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School news

Latest from our classrooms

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Three smiling JENS learners celebrating Heritage Day together in colourful traditional clothing
Heritage Day23 September 2026

Celebrating Who We Are!

Proud to celebrate diversity together! Friends, fun and fab outfits.

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JENS learners in yellow school shirts smiling outside the entrance of the Kokstad Library
School Life4 September 2026

Our Reading Adventure at the Kokstad Library!

Our Grade 1 and Grade 2 learners recently enjoyed exploring the Kokstad Library! Afterwards, some fun was had in the activities room, because learning is always better with play!

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Inclusive learning

Every child learns differently

We understand that children do not all learn in the same way or at the same pace. Our teachers take time to recognise each child’s strengths and provide appropriate classroom support wherever possible. At JENS, children learn together in a caring environment where they can feel safe, included and encouraged.

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Our values

What we grow, every day

  • Kindness
  • Respect
  • Curiosity
  • Confidence
  • Friendship
  • Happiness
  • Honesty
  • Responsibility
  • Courage

“Be the Sunshine” in action and attitude!

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Learning

Strong foundations, taught patiently

Literacy

Phonics, reading, handwriting and storytelling, every day, in small manageable steps.

Numeracy

Counting, number sense and problem solving, often with hands, objects and outdoor games.

Life Skills

Art, music, movement, and the everyday skills that help a young child feel capable.

More about learning

Admissions

Applying is simple, and we will help

  1. Step 1. Contact the school or send a WhatsApp message.

  2. Step 2. Arrange a visit and meet the teachers.

  3. Step 3. Complete the online application form.

  4. Step 4. Upload the required documents.

Wondering about fees, aftercare or which grade your child should start in? Read our frequently asked questions.

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Come and see us

You are welcome to visit

The best way to know whether a school suits your child is to walk through it. Send us a WhatsApp message or telephone the school and we will arrange a time that works for you.

“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16

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