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John Mitchell Primary School

Public primary school · Jeppestown, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

John Mitchell Primary School is a public primary school in Jeppestown, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,020 learners.

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

Located in Jeppestown, Johannesburg, John Mitchell Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,020
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

John Mitchell Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 John Mitchell Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against John Mitchell Primary School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against John Mitchell Primary School's 1,020, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against John Mitchell Primary School's 1,020; is a public secondary school, a different phase than John Mitchell Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point John Mitchell Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against John Mitchell Primary School's 1,020, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than John Mitchell Primary School, 2,818 compared with 1,020, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than John Mitchell Primary School, 2,781 compared with 1,020, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than John Mitchell Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,020; is a public secondary school, a different phase than John Mitchell Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against John Mitchell Primary School's 1,020; is a public secondary school, a different phase than John Mitchell Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point John Mitchell Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than John Mitchell Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,020, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than John Mitchell Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,020, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against John Mitchell Primary School's 1,020, 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 John Mitchell Primary School for 2027

As a public school, John Mitchell Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
0, Cnr. Highgate & Marshall Street, , Jeppestown, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 34072 Jeppestown 2043
Telephone
011 618 3710
Website
johnmitchellschool.wixsite.com
EMIS number
700130690

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at John Mitchell 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 John Mitchell Primary School directly, on 011 618 3710, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to John Mitchell 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 John Mitchell Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for John Mitchell 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 John Mitchell Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at John Mitchell Primary School?
John Mitchell Primary School reported 1,020 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 John Mitchell Primary School?
Yes, John Mitchell 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 John Mitchell Primary School a public or private school?
John Mitchell Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact John Mitchell Primary School?
You can call 011 618 3710. It is located at 0, Cnr. Highgate & Marshall Street, , Jeppestown, Johannesburg.
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