Public primary school

Beretta Primary School

Timbavati Trust, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga

Beretta Primary School is a public primary school in Timbavati Trust, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 779 learners and 21 educators, about 37.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)779
Educators (2025)21
Learners per educator37.1 (province average 32.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 282 similar schools
EMIS number800034963

Address and location

Street addressTimbavati Trust, Ka-Mahlathini Village, Acornhoek, 1360
Postal addressPrivate Bag X X409 Nelspruit Acornhoek 1360
Suburb / areaTimbavati Trust
TownAcornhoek
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtBohlabela
MunicipalityBushbuckridge Local Municipality

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Beretta Primary School

Is Beretta Primary School a public or private school?

Beretta Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Beretta Primary School charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 1 school.

How many learners are at Beretta Primary School?

779 learners and 21 educators (about 37.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 282 similar schools in Mpumalanga.

What is the EMIS number of Beretta Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 800034963.

Where is Beretta Primary School?

Timbavati Trust, Ka-Mahlathini Village, Acornhoek, 1360. It is in Timbavati Trust, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 013 795 3135.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.