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Public primary school
Breyten Primary School
Breyten, Mpumalanga
Breyten Primary School is a public primary school in Breyten, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 600 learners and 16 educators, about 37.5 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 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 600 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 37.5 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 23% of 209 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800009027 |
Address and location
| Street address | Moidai Street, Breyten, 2330 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 1011 Breyten 2330 |
| Town | Breyten |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Msukaligwa Local Municipality |
| Ward | 14 |
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 Breyten Primary School
Is Breyten Primary School a public or private school?
Breyten Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Breyten 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 3 school.
How many learners are at Breyten Primary School?
600 learners and 16 educators (about 37.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 23% of 209 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Breyten Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800009027.
Where is Breyten Primary School?
Moidai Street, Breyten, 2330. It is in Breyten, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 861 3050.
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Siyazi Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.