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Piet Retief Primary School

Public primary school · Sidwell, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Piet Retief Primary School, a public primary school serving Sidwell, Port Elizabeth. Around 540 learners are enrolled here.

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

Piet Retief Primary School is a public primary school in Sidwell, Port Elizabeth. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

540
Learners
20
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 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 Piet Retief Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Piet Retief Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Piet Retief Primary School, 2,290 compared with 540; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Piet Retief Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Piet Retief Primary School, 1,736 compared with 540; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Piet Retief Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Piet Retief Primary School, 1,668 compared with 540; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Piet Retief Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Piet Retief Primary School, 1,655 compared with 540; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Piet Retief Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Piet Retief Primary School, 1,606 compared with 540, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Port Elizabeth

Zooming into Port Elizabeth, here are 5 other schools to compare against Piet Retief Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Piet Retief Primary School, 2,290 compared with 540; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Piet Retief Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against Piet Retief Primary School's 540, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Piet Retief Primary School's 540; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Piet Retief Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Westville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Piet Retief Primary School, 1,158 compared with 540; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Piet Retief Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sydenham Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,123 learners against Piet Retief Primary School's 540, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Piet Retief Primary School for 2027

Piet Retief Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Suttonweg/Sutton Road, Sidwell, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Postal
Posbus 14509, Sidwell, Port Elizabeth, 6061
Telephone
041 453 3438
EMIS number
200100438

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Piet Retief 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 Piet Retief Primary School directly, on 041 453 3438, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Piet Retief 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 Piet Retief Primary School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Piet Retief 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 Port Elizabeth besides Piet Retief Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Piet Retief Primary School?
Piet Retief Primary School reported 540 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Primary School?
Yes, Piet Retief 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 Piet Retief Primary School a public or private school?
Piet Retief Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Piet Retief Primary School?
You can call 041 453 3438. It is located at Suttonweg/Sutton Road, Sidwell, Port Elizabeth, 6001.
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