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Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School

Public primary school, severe mental disability specialisation · Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

In Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 406 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Roodepoort, Johannesburg.

406
Learners
22
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Severe Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School, 2,274 compared with 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School, 1,997 compared with 406, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School, 1,901 compared with 406, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School's 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School, 1,846 compared with 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School's 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School, 2,896 compared with 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School's 406, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School's 406, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School, 2,848 compared with 406, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School for 2027

Because Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
16, Vuzani, Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
14 Dobsonville 1865
Telephone
011 988 1100
EMIS number
700251348

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School directly, on 011 988 1100, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School?
Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School reported 406 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School?
Yes, Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School a public or private school?
Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dr Mary Malahlela Primary School?
You can call 011 988 1100. It is located at 16, Vuzani, Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
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