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Laerskool Marietjie van Niekerk
Bethal, Mpumalanga
Laerskool Marietjie van Niekerk is a public primary school in Bethal, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 403 learners and 29 educators, about 13.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 403 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 13.9 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 96% of 94 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800009456 |
Address and location
| Street address | 24 Marklaan, Bethal, Bethal, 2310 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 2007 Bethal Bethal 2310 |
| Town | Bethal |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Govan Mbeki Local Municipality |
| Ward | 28 |
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 Laerskool Marietjie van Niekerk
Is Laerskool Marietjie van Niekerk a public or private school?
Laerskool Marietjie van Niekerk is a public primary school.
Does Laerskool Marietjie van Niekerk 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 5 school.
How many learners are at Laerskool Marietjie van Niekerk?
403 learners and 29 educators (about 13.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 96% of 94 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Laerskool Marietjie van Niekerk?
Its EMIS number is 800009456.
Where is Laerskool Marietjie van Niekerk?
24 Marklaan, Bethal, Bethal, 2310. It is in Bethal, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 647 1481.
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87.3% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.