Derby Primary School

Piet Retief, Mpumalanga ยท Gert Sibande

Public Primary School Q1

About Derby Primary School

In the not specified area of Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, Derby Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Gert Sibande education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 219 learners with a teaching staff of 7, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Derby 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

Derby 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

Derby 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, Derby Primary School reported a total enrollment of 219 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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

Derby 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: Mondi Land, Piet Retief, 2380. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2006 Piet Retief 2380.

Curriculum & Academics

Derby Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Derby 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

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Address

Mondi Land, Piet Retief, 2380

Piet Retief, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 2006 Piet Retief 2380

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 219
Educators 7

Learner:Educator Ratio

31:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictGert Sibande

EMIS Number

800002477

Department of Basic Education

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.