Piet Retief Combined School
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Piet Retief Combined School
Piet Retief Combined School provides combined school education as a public school in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga. The school is administered under the Gert Sibande education district. In 2025, the school reported 1848 learners and 53 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Piet Retief Combined School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Piet Retief Combined 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
Piet Retief Combined 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, Piet Retief Combined School reported a total enrollment of 1,848 learners with a teaching staff of 53 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Piet Retief Combined 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: 1 Nomani, Kempville, Piet Retief, 2380. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 303 Kempville Piet Retief 2380.
Curriculum & Academics
Piet Retief Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined 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 Piet Retief Combined 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
1 Nomani, Kempville, Piet Retief, 2380
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 303 Kempville Piet Retief 2380
Phone
+27 17 826 3102Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800018523
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.