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Isaac Makau Primary School

Public primary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Isaac Makau Primary School, a public primary school serving Benoni. It currently teaches around 983 learners.

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Isaac Makau Primary School is a public primary school in Benoni. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

983
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Isaac Makau 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 Isaac Makau Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Isaac Makau Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Isaac Makau Primary School's 983; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isaac Makau Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isaac Makau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Isaac Makau Primary School's 983; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isaac Makau Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isaac Makau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Isaac Makau Primary School's 983; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isaac Makau Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isaac Makau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Isaac Makau Primary School, 2,531 compared with 983; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isaac Makau Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isaac Makau Primary School, 2,515 compared with 983; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isaac Makau Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isaac Makau 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 Isaac Makau Primary School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Isaac Makau Primary School's 983; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isaac Makau Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isaac Makau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isaac Makau Primary School, 2,515 compared with 983; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isaac Makau Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isaac Makau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isaac Makau Primary School, 2,338 compared with 983; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isaac Makau Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isaac Makau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isaac Makau Primary School, 1,823 compared with 983; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isaac Makau Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isaac Makau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Isaac Makau Primary School, 1,819 compared with 983, 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 Isaac Makau Primary School for 2027

Because Isaac Makau 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
1798, Godlo, Wattville, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
18107 Actonville 1501
Telephone
011 914 2020
EMIS number
700311126

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Isaac Makau 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 Isaac Makau Primary School directly, on 011 914 2020, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Isaac Makau 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 Isaac Makau Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Isaac Makau 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 Isaac Makau Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Isaac Makau Primary School?
Isaac Makau Primary School reported 983 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Isaac Makau Primary School?
Yes, Isaac Makau 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 Isaac Makau Primary School a public or private school?
Isaac Makau Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Isaac Makau Primary School?
You can call 011 914 2020. It is located at 1798, Godlo, Wattville, Benoni, Benoni.
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