Berbice Primary School
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Berbice Primary School
Berbice Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Piet Retief area of Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Gert Sibande education district. For the 2025 academic year, 196 learners were enrolled, taught by 6 educators at a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Berbice Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Berbice 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
Berbice 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, Berbice Primary School reported a total enrollment of 196 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Berbice Primary School is situated in Piet Retief (Piet Retief), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Mkhondo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Berbice Farm, Berbice, Piet Retief, 2380. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 723 Berbice Piet Retief 2380.
Curriculum & Academics
Berbice 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Berbice 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
Berbice Farm, Berbice, Piet Retief, 2380
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 723 Berbice Piet Retief 2380
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800000943
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.