Salem Primary School
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Salem Primary School
As a public combined school, Salem Primary School provides education to learners in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Gert Sibande education district. For the 2025 academic year, 588 learners were enrolled, taught by 23 educators at a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Salem 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
Salem 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
Salem 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, Salem Primary School reported a total enrollment of 588 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Salem 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: Plot 52 Salem Mission, Mkhondo Area, Mkhondo, 2380. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 927 Mkhondo Mkhondo 2380.
Curriculum & Academics
Salem Primary 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 church and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Salem 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
Plot 52 Salem Mission, Mkhondo Area, Mkhondo, 2380
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 927 Mkhondo Mkhondo 2380
Phone
+27 71 696 3834Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800019752
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.