Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School
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79.6% matric 2025Public combined school
Salem Primary School
Mkhondo Area, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
Salem Primary School is a public combined school in Mkhondo Area, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 588 learners and 23 educators, about 25.6 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) | 588 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 25.6 (province average 31.3) Fewer learners per educator than 79% of 62 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800019752 |
| Exam centre number | 6602081 |
Address and location
| Street address | Plot 52 Salem Mission, Mkhondo Area, Mkhondo, 2380 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 927 Mkhondo Mkhondo 2380 |
| Suburb / area | Mkhondo Area |
| 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 Salem Primary School
Is Salem Primary School a public or private school?
Salem Primary School is a public combined school.
Does Salem 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 Salem Primary School?
588 learners and 23 educators (about 25.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 79% of 62 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Salem Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800019752. Its exam centre number is 6602081.
Where is Salem Primary School?
Plot 52 Salem Mission, Mkhondo Area, Mkhondo, 2380. It is in Mkhondo Area, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 071 696 3834.
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94.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.