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Madume Primary School

Public primary school · Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (1 circuit)

Madume Primary School is a public primary school in Orange Farm, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 890 learners.

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Located in Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Madume Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

890
Learners
27
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Madume Primary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madume Primary School, 2,888 compared with 890, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Madume Primary School's 890, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Madume Primary School, 2,306 compared with 890; is a public combined school, a different phase than Madume Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madume Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Madume Primary School, 2,274 compared with 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madume Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madume Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Madume Primary School's 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madume Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madume Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Madume Primary School, 2,936 compared with 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madume Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Madume Primary School's 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madume Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madume Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madume Primary School, 2,892 compared with 890, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Madume Primary School, 2,888 compared with 890, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Madume Primary School's 890, 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 Madume Primary School for 2027

Because Madume 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
6274, Ext. 4, Orange Farm, Orange Farm, Johannesburg
Postal
490 Orange Farm 1805
Telephone
011 850 7810
EMIS number
700330985

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Madume 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 Madume Primary School directly, on 011 850 7810, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Madume 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 Madume Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Madume 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 Madume Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Madume Primary School?
Madume Primary School reported 890 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Madume Primary School?
Yes, Madume 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 Madume Primary School a public or private school?
Madume Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Madume Primary School?
You can call 011 850 7810. It is located at 6274, Ext. 4, Orange Farm, Orange Farm, Johannesburg.
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