Trichardsfontein Primary School

Trichardsfontein Primary School is a public combined school in Trichardt, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 922 learners and 26 educators, about 35.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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	2 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	922
Educators (2025)	26
Learners per educator	35.5 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800023788
Exam centre number	6609077

Address and location

Street address	7087 Heinz Thomas, Ext 22, Secunda, 2302
Postal address	Po Box 337 Trichardt Trichardt 2300
Town	Trichardt
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Gert Sibande
Municipality	Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
Ward	24

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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.