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Primary School Wittenberg

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

Primary School Wittenberg is a public primary school in Piet Retief. The school's roll stands at roughly 107 learners.

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

Located in Piet Retief, Primary School Wittenberg is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

107
Learners
9
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Primary School Wittenberg's 107, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Primary School Wittenberg's 107; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Wittenberg; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Wittenberg doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Wittenberg, 2,165 compared with 107, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Primary School Wittenberg's 107; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Wittenberg; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Wittenberg doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Wittenberg, 2,087 compared with 107; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Wittenberg; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg's 107; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Wittenberg; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Wittenberg doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Wittenberg, 1,944 compared with 107; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Wittenberg; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Wittenberg doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Piet Retief Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Wittenberg, 1,848 compared with 107; is a public combined school, a different phase than Primary School Wittenberg; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 63.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg's 107, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Wittenberg, 1,534 compared with 107, 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
Meyershoop Farm, , Moolman, 2383
Postal
Private Bag X 501 Piet Retief 2380
Telephone
071 604 2804
EMIS number
800009761

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Wittenberg?
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 Wittenberg directly, on 071 604 2804, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Wittenberg?
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 Wittenberg the best school in Piet Retief?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg?
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 Wittenberg?
Primary School Wittenberg reported 107 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Wittenberg?
Yes, Primary School Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg a public or private school?
Primary School Wittenberg is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Wittenberg?
You can call 071 604 2804. It is located at Meyershoop Farm, , Moolman, 2383.
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