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Piet Retief Primary School

Public primary school · Napierville, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Pmb Central circuit)

Welcome to Piet Retief Primary School, a public primary school serving Napierville. It currently teaches around 628 learners.

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Piet Retief Primary School is a public primary school in Napierville. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

628
Learners
30
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 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

Umgungundlovu district

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

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Piet Retief Primary School, 2,003 compared with 628; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% 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.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Piet Retief Primary School's 628, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Piet Retief Primary School's 628; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% 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.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Piet Retief Primary School's 628; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% 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.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Piet Retief Primary School, 1,640 compared with 628; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Piet Retief Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% 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.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Hortensia Road, Napierville, Pietermaritzburg, 3208
Postal
P.o.box 22444, Pietermaritzburg, 3208
Telephone
033 342 5073
Email
princ.prps@mweb.co.za
EMIS number
500250305

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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 033 342 5073 or by email at princ.prps@mweb.co.za, 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 Umgungundlovu?
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 Umgungundlovu besides Piet Retief Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Piet Retief Primary School?
Piet Retief Primary School reported 628 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 033 342 5073 or email princ.prps@mweb.co.za. It is located at Hortensia Road, Napierville, Pietermaritzburg, 3208.