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Bergplaas Primary School

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

Bergplaas Primary School is a public primary school in Piet Retief. It currently teaches around 295 learners.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Bergplaas Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Piet Retief, Bergplaas Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

295
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bergplaas 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 Bergplaas Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Bergplaas Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Bergplaas Primary School's 295, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Bergplaas Primary School's 295; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bergplaas Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bergplaas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bergplaas Primary School, 2,165 compared with 295, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Bergplaas Primary School's 295; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bergplaas Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bergplaas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bergplaas Primary School, 2,087 compared with 295; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bergplaas Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bergplaas 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 Bergplaas Primary School's 295; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bergplaas Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bergplaas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bergplaas Primary School, 1,944 compared with 295; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bergplaas Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bergplaas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Piet Retief Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Bergplaas Primary School, 1,848 compared with 295; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bergplaas Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 63.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bergplaas 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 Bergplaas Primary School's 295, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bergplaas Primary School, 1,534 compared with 295, 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
Berg Plaas Trust, , Piet Retief, 2380
Postal
Po Box 1159 Piet Retief 2380
Telephone
072 544 4585
EMIS number
800000968
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bergplaas Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bergplaas Primary School directly, on 072 544 4585, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bergplaas 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 Bergplaas Primary School the best school in Piet Retief?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bergplaas 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 Bergplaas 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 Bergplaas Primary School?
Bergplaas Primary School reported 295 learners and 9 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 Bergplaas Primary School?
Yes, Bergplaas 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 Bergplaas Primary School a public or private school?
Bergplaas Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bergplaas Primary School?
You can call 072 544 4585. It is located at Berg Plaas Trust, , Piet Retief, 2380.
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