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Piet Retief Combined School

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

In Piet Retief, Piet Retief Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 63.6%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Piet Retief Combined School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Piet Retief Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Piet Retief. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,848
Learners
53
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Piet Retief Combined 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 Piet Retief Combined School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 99 matric candidates from Piet Retief Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 63.6% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023806075.0%
2024935963.4%
2025996363.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Piet Retief Combined School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 86.5% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics572645.6%
Mathematical Literacy382873.7%
Physical Sciences484083.3%
Life Sciences574070.2%
Accounting261661.5%
Business Studies373286.5%
Economics463984.8%
Geography695985.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Piet Retief Combined School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Piet Retief Combined School, 2,881 compared with 1,848; is a public primary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is a similar size to Piet Retief Combined School, with 2,246 learners against 1,848; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Piet Retief Combined School's 63.6%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is a similar size to Piet Retief Combined School, with 2,165 learners against 1,848; is a public primary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Piet Retief Combined School, at 2,143 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Piet Retief Combined School's 63.6%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is a similar size to Piet Retief Combined School, with 2,087 learners against 1,848; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Piet Retief Combined School's 63.6%.

Piet Retief

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

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Piet Retief Combined School, at 2,143 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Piet Retief Combined School's 63.6%.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Piet Retief Combined School, at 1,944 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94% against Piet Retief Combined School's 63.6%.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School is a similar size to Piet Retief Combined School, with 1,824 learners against 1,848; is a public primary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Piet Retief Combined School, at 1,534 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Harmony Park School is a similar size to Piet Retief Combined School, with 1,369 learners against 1,848, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Nomani, Kempville, Piet Retief, 2380
Postal
Po Box 303 Kempville Piet Retief 2380
Telephone
017 826 3102
EMIS number
800018523

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Piet Retief Combined 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 Piet Retief Combined School directly, on 017 826 3102, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Piet Retief Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Piet Retief Combined School the best school in Piet Retief?
On the numbers that are published, Piet Retief Combined School's matric pass rate of 63.6% is lower than INQUBEKO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 94%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Piet Retief besides Piet Retief Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Piet Retief Combined School?
Piet Retief Combined School reported 1,848 learners and 53 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 Piet Retief Combined School?
Yes, Piet Retief Combined 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.
What are Piet Retief Combined School's matric results like?
Piet Retief Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 63.6%, in 2025. That's down from 75% in 2023.
Is Piet Retief Combined School a public or private school?
Piet Retief Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Piet Retief Combined School?
You can call 017 826 3102. It is located at 1 Nomani, Kempville, Piet Retief, 2380.
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