Public primary school

Bloemendahl Primary School

Piet Retief, Mpumalanga

Bloemendahl Primary School is a public primary school in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 50 learners and 3 educators, about 16.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Learners (2025)50
Educators (2025)3
Learners per educator16.7 (province average 32.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 97% of 282 similar schools
EMIS number800001180

Address and location

Street addressBloemendahl Farm, Piet Retief, 2380
Postal addressPo Box 493 Piet Retief 2380
TownPiet Retief
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtGert Sibande
MunicipalityMkhondo Local Municipality
Ward9

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 Bloemendahl Primary School

Is Bloemendahl Primary School a public or private school?

Bloemendahl Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Bloemendahl 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 Bloemendahl Primary School?

50 learners and 3 educators (about 16.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 97% of 282 similar schools in Mpumalanga.

What is the EMIS number of Bloemendahl Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 800001180.

Where is Bloemendahl Primary School?

Bloemendahl Farm, Piet Retief, 2380. It is in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 826 3180.

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Khula Primary School

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263 learners072 029 2461

Mahamba Primary School

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PublicPrimaryQuintile 1

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