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Johannes Kananda Primary School

Public primary school · Witbank, Witbank, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Johannes Kananda Primary School is a public primary school based in Witbank. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,299 learners.

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

In Witbank, Johannes Kananda Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,299
Learners
31
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Johannes Kananda 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 Johannes Kananda Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Johannes Kananda Primary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Johannes Kananda Primary School's 1,299, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Johannes Kananda Primary School, 1,908 compared with 1,299; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Johannes Kananda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Johannes Kananda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Johannes Kananda Primary School's 1,299; is a public combined school, a different phase than Johannes Kananda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Johannes Kananda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Johannes Kananda Primary School's 1,299; is a public combined school, a different phase than Johannes Kananda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Johannes Kananda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Johannes Kananda Primary School, 1,857 compared with 1,299, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Witbank

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Johannes Kananda Primary School's 1,299, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Johannes Kananda Primary School's 1,299; is a public combined school, a different phase than Johannes Kananda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Johannes Kananda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motsaosele Dm Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Johannes Kananda Primary School, at 1,637 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Johannes Kananda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Johannes Kananda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phillip Ndimande Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Johannes Kananda Primary School, at 1,563 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Johannes Kananda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Johannes Kananda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogalitwa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Johannes Kananda Primary School, at 1,537 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4300 Phase 4, Kwa-Guqa, Emalahleni, 1039
Postal
Po Box 17335 Emalahleni Witbank 1035
Telephone
013 695 2231
EMIS number
800006908

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Johannes Kananda 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 Johannes Kananda Primary School directly, on 013 695 2231, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Johannes Kananda 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 Johannes Kananda Primary School the best school in Witbank?
No matric pass rate is on record for Johannes Kananda 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 Witbank besides Johannes Kananda Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witbank, including Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary.
How big are the classes at Johannes Kananda Primary School?
Johannes Kananda Primary School reported 1,299 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Johannes Kananda Primary School?
Yes, Johannes Kananda 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 Johannes Kananda Primary School a public or private school?
Johannes Kananda Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Johannes Kananda Primary School?
You can call 013 695 2231. It is located at 4300 Phase 4, Kwa-Guqa, Emalahleni, 1039.
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