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Jb Marks Primary School

Public primary school · Dobsonville, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (3 circuit)

Jb Marks Primary School is a public primary school based in Dobsonville, Soweto. Around 1,515 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Jb Marks Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Dobsonville, Soweto, Jb Marks Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,515
Learners
47
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Jb Marks Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Jb Marks Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Jb Marks Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Jb Marks Primary School's 1,515; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jb Marks Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jb Marks Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is a similar size to Jb Marks Primary School, with 1,997 learners against 1,515, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is a similar size to Jb Marks Primary School, with 1,901 learners against 1,515, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is a similar size to Jb Marks Primary School, with 1,861 learners against 1,515; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jb Marks Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jb Marks Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Jb Marks Primary School, at 1,846 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jb Marks Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jb Marks Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Soweto

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

  • Noordgesig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,394 learners against Jb Marks Primary School's 1,515, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 sits in roughly the same size range as Jb Marks Primary School, at 1,952 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jb Marks Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 is a similar size to Jb Marks Primary School, with 1,887 learners against 1,515, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Jb Marks Primary School, at 1,787 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School is a similar size to Jb Marks Primary School, with 1,578 learners against 1,515; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jb Marks Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Jb Marks Primary School for 2027

Because Jb Marks 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
3900, Phase 1, Braamficherville, Dobsonville, Soweto
Postal
P O Box 713 Florida 1710
Telephone
010 023 3980
EMIS number
700400214

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jb Marks 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 Jb Marks Primary School directly, on 010 023 3980, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jb Marks 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 Jb Marks Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Jb Marks 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 Soweto besides Jb Marks Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Jb Marks Primary School?
Jb Marks Primary School reported 1,515 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Jb Marks Primary School?
Yes, Jb Marks 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 Jb Marks Primary School a public or private school?
Jb Marks Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jb Marks Primary School?
You can call 010 023 3980. It is located at 3900, Phase 1, Braamficherville, Dobsonville, Soweto.
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