Laerskool Marietjie Van Niekerk

Bethal, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande

Public Primary School Q5

About Laerskool Marietjie Van Niekerk

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Laerskool Marietjie Van Niekerk is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Laerskool Marietjie Van Niekerk is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Laerskool Marietjie Van Niekerk is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Laerskool Marietjie Van Niekerk reported a total enrollment of 403 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Laerskool Marietjie Van Niekerk is situated in Bethal (Bethal), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: 24 Marklaan, Bethal, 2310. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2007 Bethal Bethal 2310.

Curriculum & Academics

Laerskool Marietjie Van Niekerk is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Marietjie Van Niekerk are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

24 Marklaan, Bethal, 2310

Bethal, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 2007 Bethal Bethal 2310

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 403
Educators 29

Learner:Educator Ratio

14:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictGert Sibande

EMIS Number

800009456

Department of Basic Education

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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.