Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Gauteng / Johannesburg / Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School

Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School

Public primary school · Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School is a public primary school in Midrand, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 2,442 learners.

Is any information about Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Midrand, Johannesburg, Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

2,442
Learners
64
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School's 2,442, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School, at 2,896 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,442, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School, at 2,818 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School, at 2,781 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is a similar size to Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School, with 2,936 learners against 2,442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School, at 2,896 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is a similar size to Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School, with 2,892 learners against 2,442, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School, with 2,888 learners against 2,442, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,442, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School for 2027

Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
496, Falcon & Riet Duiker, Rabie Ridge, Midrand, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o 17855 Rabie Ridge 1688
Telephone
010 054 6557
EMIS number
700400080

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dr Mathole Motshekga 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 Mathole Motshekga Primary School directly, on 010 054 6557, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dr Mathole Motshekga 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 Mathole Motshekga 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 Mathole Motshekga Primary School?
Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School reported 2,442 learners and 64 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Mathole Motshekga Primary School?
Yes, Dr Mathole Motshekga 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 Mathole Motshekga Primary School a public or private school?
Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School?
You can call 010 054 6557. It is located at 496, Falcon & Riet Duiker, Rabie Ridge, Midrand, Johannesburg.
Related

Related schools in Johannesburg

Other schools nearby, in and around Midrand, Johannesburg: