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Mabafeng Primary School

Public primary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Mabafeng Primary School, a public primary school serving Pretoria. The school's roll stands at roughly 617 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mabafeng Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mabafeng Primary School is a public primary school in Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

617
Learners
18
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Mabafeng 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 Mabafeng Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

Here is how Mabafeng Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane South district.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabafeng Primary School, 2,404 compared with 617, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Mabafeng Primary School, 2,221 compared with 617; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabafeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabafeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabafeng Primary School, 2,186 compared with 617; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabafeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabafeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Mabafeng Primary School's 617, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabafeng Primary School, 2,157 compared with 617, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mabafeng Primary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Mabafeng Primary School's 617, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabafeng Primary School, 2,404 compared with 617, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabafeng Primary School, 2,356 compared with 617, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Mabafeng Primary School's 617, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Mabafeng Primary School, 2,221 compared with 617; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabafeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabafeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Mabafeng Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mabafeng 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
2, Tshitshidi, Saulsville, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
55 Atteridgeville 0008
Telephone
012 375 5911
EMIS number
700231878

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mabafeng 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 Mabafeng Primary School directly, on 012 375 5911, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mabafeng 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 Mabafeng Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mabafeng 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 Pretoria besides Mabafeng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Mabafeng Primary School?
Mabafeng Primary School reported 617 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Mabafeng Primary School?
Yes, Mabafeng 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 Mabafeng Primary School a public or private school?
Mabafeng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mabafeng Primary School?
You can call 012 375 5911. It is located at 2, Tshitshidi, Saulsville, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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