Nkokweni Primary School

Piet Retief, Mpumalanga ยท Gert Sibande

Public Primary School Q1

About Nkokweni Primary School

Situated in an not specified part of Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, Nkokweni Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Gert Sibande education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 69 learners with a teaching staff of 4, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 17:1. 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

Nkokweni 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

Nkokweni 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

Nkokweni 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, Nkokweni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 69 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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

Nkokweni Primary School is situated in Piet Retief (Egatha), 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: Vezokuhle Delfkom, Piet Retief, 2380. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1344 Piet Retief 2380.

Curriculum & Academics

Nkokweni 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 government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Nkokweni 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

Vezokuhle Delfkom, Piet Retief, 2380

Piet Retief, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 1344 Piet Retief 2380

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 69
Educators 4

Learner:Educator Ratio

17:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictGert Sibande

EMIS Number

800017012

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.