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Maranatha Primary School

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

Maranatha Primary School is a private primary school in Piet Retief. The school's roll stands at roughly 308 learners.

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

Located in Piet Retief, Maranatha Primary School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

308
Learners
23
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Maranatha Primary School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Maranatha Primary School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Maranatha Primary School's 308; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Maranatha Primary School's 308; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maranatha Primary School, 2,165 compared with 308; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Maranatha Primary School's 308; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maranatha Primary School, 2,087 compared with 308; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranatha 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 Maranatha Primary School's 308; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maranatha Primary School, 1,944 compared with 308; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Piet Retief Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Maranatha Primary School, 1,848 compared with 308; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 63.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranatha 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 Maranatha Primary School's 308; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maranatha Primary School, 1,534 compared with 308; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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
22 Kruger Street, , Piet Retief, 2380
Postal
Po Box 2532 Piet Retief 2380
Telephone
017 826 0639
EMIS number
800030528

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maranatha 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 Maranatha Primary School directly, on 017 826 0639, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maranatha 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 Maranatha Primary School the best school in Piet Retief?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maranatha Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Piet Retief besides Maranatha 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 Maranatha Primary School?
Maranatha Primary School reported 308 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Maranatha Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Maranatha Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Maranatha Primary School a public or private school?
Maranatha Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Maranatha Primary School?
You can call 017 826 0639. It is located at 22 Kruger Street, , Piet Retief, 2380.
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