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Public primary school
Wetterau Primary School
Piet Retief, Mpumalanga
Wetterau Primary School is a public primary school in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 102 learners and 3 educators, about 34 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 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 primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 102 |
| Educators (2025) | 3 |
| Learners per educator | 34 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 37% of 282 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800025353 |
Address and location
| Street address | Wetterau Farm, Piet Retief |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 484 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 Wetterau Primary School
Is Wetterau Primary School a public or private school?
Wetterau Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Wetterau 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 Wetterau Primary School?
102 learners and 3 educators (about 34 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 37% of 282 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Wetterau Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800025353.
Where is Wetterau Primary School?
Wetterau Farm, Piet Retief. It is in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 079 520 5466.
Schools near Wetterau Primary School
Dumisani Primary School
Mkhondo, Moolman, Mpumalanga 6.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.