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Berbice Primary School

Public primary school · Piet Retief, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Berbice Primary School is a public primary school based in Piet Retief. Around 196 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Berbice Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Piet Retief, Berbice Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

196
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Berbice Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Berbice Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Berbice Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Berbice Primary School's 196, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Berbice Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Berbice Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Berbice Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Berbice Primary School, 2,165 compared with 196, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Berbice Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Berbice Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Berbice Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Berbice Primary School, 2,087 compared with 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Berbice Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Berbice Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Piet Retief

And within Piet Retief itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Berbice Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Berbice Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Berbice Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Berbice Primary School, 1,944 compared with 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Berbice Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Berbice Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Piet Retief Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Berbice Primary School, 1,848 compared with 196; is a public combined school, a different phase than Berbice Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 63.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Berbice Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Berbice Primary School's 196, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Berbice Primary School, 1,534 compared with 196, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Berbice Farm, Berbice, Piet Retief, 2380
Postal
Po Box 723 Berbice Piet Retief 2380
EMIS number
800000943

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Berbice Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Berbice Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Berbice Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Berbice Primary School the best school in Piet Retief?
No matric pass rate is on record for Berbice Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Piet Retief besides Berbice Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Berbice Primary School?
Berbice Primary School reported 196 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Berbice Primary School?
Yes, Berbice Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Berbice Primary School a public or private school?
Berbice Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Berbice Primary School?
It is located at Berbice Farm, Berbice, Piet Retief, 2380.
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