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Isibanisezwe Primary School

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

Welcome to Isibanisezwe Primary School, a public primary school serving Piet Retief. It currently teaches around 512 learners.

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

512
Learners
15
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, Isibanisezwe 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 Isibanisezwe Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Isibanisezwe Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Isibanisezwe Primary School, 2,881 compared with 512, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isibanisezwe Primary School, 2,246 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isibanisezwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isibanisezwe 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 Isibanisezwe Primary School's 512, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isibanisezwe Primary School, 2,143 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isibanisezwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isibanisezwe 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 Isibanisezwe Primary School's 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isibanisezwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isibanisezwe 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 Isibanisezwe Primary School.

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isibanisezwe Primary School, 2,143 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isibanisezwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isibanisezwe 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 Isibanisezwe Primary School's 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isibanisezwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isibanisezwe 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 Isibanisezwe Primary School's 512; is a public combined school, a different phase than Isibanisezwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 63.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isibanisezwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Isibanisezwe Primary School, 1,824 compared with 512, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,534 learners against Isibanisezwe Primary School's 512, 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
Stand No 175, Newstand, Driefontein, 2383
Postal
Private Bag X 94 Piet Retief Rural Area 2380
Telephone
071 696 3507
EMIS number
800006668

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Isibanisezwe 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 Isibanisezwe Primary School directly, on 071 696 3507, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Isibanisezwe 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 Isibanisezwe Primary School the best school in Piet Retief?
No matric pass rate is on record for Isibanisezwe 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 Isibanisezwe 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 Isibanisezwe Primary School?
Isibanisezwe Primary School reported 512 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Isibanisezwe Primary School?
Yes, Isibanisezwe 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 Isibanisezwe Primary School a public or private school?
Isibanisezwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Isibanisezwe Primary School?
You can call 071 696 3507. It is located at Stand No 175, Newstand, Driefontein, 2383.
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