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Etsheni Primary School

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

Welcome to Etsheni Primary School, a public primary school serving Ngema, Piet Retief. The school's roll stands at roughly 243 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Etsheni Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Etsheni Primary School is a public primary school in Ngema, Piet Retief. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

243
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Etsheni Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Etsheni Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Etsheni Primary School, 2,881 compared with 243, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Etsheni Primary School, 2,246 compared with 243; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Etsheni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Etsheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Etsheni Primary School's 243, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Etsheni Primary School, 2,143 compared with 243; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Etsheni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Etsheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Etsheni Primary School's 243; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Etsheni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Etsheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Piet Retief

Zooming into Piet Retief, here are 5 other schools to compare against Etsheni Primary School.

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Etsheni Primary School, 2,143 compared with 243; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Etsheni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Etsheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,944 learners against Etsheni Primary School's 243; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Etsheni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Etsheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Piet Retief Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,848 learners against Etsheni Primary School's 243; is a public combined school, a different phase than Etsheni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 63.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Etsheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Etsheni Primary School, 1,824 compared with 243, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,534 learners against Etsheni Primary School's 243, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
B Section, Kwangema Trust, Piet Retief, 2380
Postal
Po Box 2091 Pietretief Piet Retief 2380
EMIS number
800030510

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Etsheni Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Etsheni 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 Etsheni Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Etsheni Primary School the best school in Piet Retief?
No matric pass rate is on record for Etsheni 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 Etsheni 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 Etsheni Primary School?
Etsheni Primary School reported 243 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Etsheni Primary School?
Yes, Etsheni 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 Etsheni Primary School a public or private school?
Etsheni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Etsheni Primary School?
It is located at B Section, Kwangema Trust, Piet Retief, 2380.
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