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Primary School Piet Retief

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

Primary School Piet Retief is a public primary school based in Piet Retief. It currently teaches around 852 learners.

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

In Piet Retief, Primary School Piet Retief operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

852
Learners
46
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School Piet Retief is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Primary School Piet Retief specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Primary School Piet Retief's 852, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Primary School Piet Retief's 852; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Piet Retief; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Piet Retief doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Piet Retief, 2,165 compared with 852, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Primary School Piet Retief's 852; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Piet Retief; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Piet Retief doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Piet Retief, 2,087 compared with 852; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Piet Retief; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Piet Retief 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 Primary School Piet Retief's 852; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Piet Retief; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Piet Retief doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Piet Retief, 1,944 compared with 852; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Piet Retief; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Piet Retief doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Piet Retief Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Piet Retief, 1,848 compared with 852; is a public combined school, a different phase than Primary School Piet Retief; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 63.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Piet Retief doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Primary School Piet Retief's 852, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Piet Retief, 1,534 compared with 852, 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
Kerkstraat , , Piet Retief , 2380
Postal
Posbus 32 Piet Retief 2380
Telephone
017 826 5260
EMIS number
800009563

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Piet Retief?
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 Primary School Piet Retief directly, on 017 826 5260, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Piet Retief?
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 Primary School Piet Retief the best school in Piet Retief?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Piet Retief 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 Primary School Piet Retief?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Piet Retief?
Primary School Piet Retief reported 852 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Primary School Piet Retief?
Yes, Primary School Piet Retief 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 Primary School Piet Retief a public or private school?
Primary School Piet Retief is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Piet Retief?
You can call 017 826 5260. It is located at Kerkstraat , , Piet Retief , 2380.
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