Piet Retief Primary School
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Piet Retief Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Piet Retief Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Piet Retief Primary School 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
Piet Retief Primary School 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, Piet Retief Primary School reported a total enrollment of 540 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Piet Retief Primary School is situated in Port Elizabeth (Sidwell), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Suttonweg/sutton Road, Sidwell, Port Elizabeth, 6001. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 14509, Sidwell, Port Elizabeth, 6061.
Curriculum & Academics
Piet Retief Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Piet Retief Primary School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Piet Retief Primary School 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
Address
Suttonweg/sutton Road, Sidwell, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Postal
Posbus 14509, Sidwell, Port Elizabeth, 6061
Phone
+27 41 453 3438Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100438
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.