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Primary School Modderfontein

Public primary school · Westonaria, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (2 circuit)

In Westonaria, Johannesburg, Primary School Modderfontein operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 859 learners.

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

Primary School Modderfontein is a public primary school serving families in and around Westonaria, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

859
Learners
30
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Primary School Modderfontein 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 Primary School Modderfontein for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how Primary School Modderfontein compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Primary School Modderfontein's 859; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Modderfontein; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Modderfontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Modderfontein, 2,000 compared with 859; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Modderfontein; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Modderfontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesego Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Primary School Modderfontein's 859, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,986 learners against Primary School Modderfontein's 859; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Modderfontein; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Modderfontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Primary School Modderfontein's 859; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Modderfontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Primary School Modderfontein.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Primary School Modderfontein's 859; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Modderfontein; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Modderfontein, 2,896 compared with 859; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Modderfontein; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Modderfontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Primary School Modderfontein's 859, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Primary School Modderfontein's 859, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Modderfontein, 2,848 compared with 859, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Primary School Modderfontein for 2027

As a public school, Primary School Modderfontein 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
1, Jaspis Street, Hillshaven, Westonaria, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 522 1780
Telephone
011 756 1501
EMIS number
700270330

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Modderfontein?
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 Primary School Modderfontein directly, on 011 756 1501, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Modderfontein?
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 Primary School Modderfontein the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Modderfontein 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 Primary School Modderfontein?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Modderfontein?
Primary School Modderfontein reported 859 learners and 30 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 Primary School Modderfontein?
Yes, Primary School Modderfontein 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 Primary School Modderfontein a public or private school?
Primary School Modderfontein is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Modderfontein?
You can call 011 756 1501. It is located at 1, Jaspis Street, Hillshaven, Westonaria, Johannesburg.
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