Arnot Colliery Primary School
Rietkuil, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Arnot Colliery Primary School
As a public primary school, Arnot Colliery Primary School provides education to learners in Rietkuil, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Nkangala education district. For the 2025 academic year, 194 learners were enrolled, taught by 8 educators at a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Arnot Colliery Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Arnot Colliery Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Arnot Colliery Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Arnot Colliery Primary School reported a total enrollment of 194 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Arnot Colliery Primary School is situated in Rietkuil (Rietkuil), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No 183, Arnot, Mafube/sikhululiwe Village, 1051. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 176 Rietkuil Arnot 1097.
Curriculum & Academics
Arnot Colliery Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by mine and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Arnot Colliery Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stand No 183, Arnot, Mafube/sikhululiwe Village, 1051
Rietkuil, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 176 Rietkuil Arnot 1097
Phone
+27 82 710 7691Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800000349
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.