Public combined school
Ntithane Primary School
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
Ntithane Primary School is a public combined school in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 384 learners and 11 educators, about 34.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 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 type | Public combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 384 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 34.9 (province average 31.3) Fewer learners per educator than 29% of 62 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800017343 |
Address and location
| Street address | Uit Gevallen Farm, Piet Retief, 2380 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1005 Piet Retief Piet Retief 2380 |
| Town | Piet Retief |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Mkhondo Local Municipality |
| Ward | 15 |
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 Ntithane Primary School
Is Ntithane Primary School a public or private school?
Ntithane Primary School is a public combined school.
Does Ntithane 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 Ntithane Primary School?
384 learners and 11 educators (about 34.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 29% of 62 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Ntithane Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800017343.
Where is Ntithane Primary School?
Uit Gevallen Farm, Piet Retief, 2380. It is in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 825 7011.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.