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Salem Primary School

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

Welcome to Salem Primary School, a public primary school serving Piet Retief. It currently teaches around 588 learners.

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Salem Primary School is a public primary school in Piet Retief. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

588
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Salem 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 Salem Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Salem Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Salem Primary School, 2,881 compared with 588, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Salem Primary School, 2,246 compared with 588; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Salem Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Salem Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Salem Primary School's 588, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Salem Primary School, 2,143 compared with 588; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Salem Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Salem Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Salem Primary School's 588; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Salem Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Salem Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Piet Retief

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

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Salem Primary School, 2,143 compared with 588; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Salem Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Salem Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,944 learners against Salem Primary School's 588; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Salem Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Salem Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Piet Retief Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,848 learners against Salem Primary School's 588; is a public combined school, a different phase than Salem Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 63.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Salem Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Salem Primary School, 1,824 compared with 588, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,534 learners against Salem Primary School's 588, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
Plot 52 Salem Mission, Mkhondo Area, Mkhondo, 2380
Postal
Po Box 927 Mkhondo Mkhondo 2380
Telephone
071 696 3834
EMIS number
800019752

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Salem 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 Salem Primary School directly, on 071 696 3834, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Salem 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 Salem Primary School the best school in Piet Retief?
No matric pass rate is on record for Salem 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 Piet Retief besides Salem 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 Salem Primary School?
Salem Primary School reported 588 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Salem Primary School?
Yes, Salem 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 Salem Primary School a public or private school?
Salem Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Salem Primary School?
You can call 071 696 3834. It is located at Plot 52 Salem Mission, Mkhondo Area, Mkhondo, 2380.
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