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George Mbilase Primary School

Public primary school · Daveyton, Benoni, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (5 circuit)

In Daveyton, Benoni, George Mbilase Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 640 learners.

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

George Mbilase Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Daveyton, Benoni. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

640
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, George Mbilase 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 George Mbilase Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against George Mbilase Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against George Mbilase Primary School's 640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than George Mbilase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Mbilase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than George Mbilase Primary School, 1,895 compared with 640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than George Mbilase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Mbilase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than George Mbilase Primary School, 1,843 compared with 640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than George Mbilase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Mbilase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than George Mbilase Primary School, 1,827 compared with 640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than George Mbilase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Mbilase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than George Mbilase Primary School, 1,823 compared with 640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than George Mbilase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Mbilase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

Zooming into Benoni, here are 5 other schools to compare against George Mbilase Primary School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against George Mbilase Primary School's 640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than George Mbilase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Mbilase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than George Mbilase Primary School, 2,515 compared with 640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than George Mbilase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Mbilase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than George Mbilase Primary School, 2,338 compared with 640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than George Mbilase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Mbilase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than George Mbilase Primary School, 1,823 compared with 640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than George Mbilase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Mbilase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than George Mbilase Primary School, 1,819 compared with 640, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 George Mbilase Primary School for 2027

George Mbilase 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
3566, First Street, Etwatwa East, Daveyton, Benoni
Postal
X09 Daveyton 1520
Telephone
082 556 6939
EMIS number
700311076

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at George Mbilase 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 George Mbilase Primary School directly, on 082 556 6939, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to George Mbilase 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 George Mbilase Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for George Mbilase 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 Benoni besides George Mbilase Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at George Mbilase Primary School?
George Mbilase Primary School reported 640 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 George Mbilase Primary School?
Yes, George Mbilase 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 George Mbilase Primary School a public or private school?
George Mbilase Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact George Mbilase Primary School?
You can call 082 556 6939. It is located at 3566, First Street, Etwatwa East, Daveyton, Benoni.
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