Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

827

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Ordinary & Technical

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School, 2,678 compared with 827; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School's 827; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School, 2,256 compared with 827; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School's 827; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School's 827, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School, 2,936 compared with 827, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School's 827; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School, 2,892 compared with 827; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School, 2,888 compared with 827; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School's 827; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School for 2027

As a public school, Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive 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: 751, Masiane Street, Molapo, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal: P.o. Box 180 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone: 082 553 5451
EMIS number: 700121525

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive 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 Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School directly, on 082 553 5451, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive 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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School the best school in Johannesburg?

No matric pass rate is on record for Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive 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 Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School?

Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School reported 827 learners and 29 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 Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School?

Yes, Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive 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.

What are Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School's matric results like?

No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School.

Is Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School a public or private school?

Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School?

You can call 082 553 5451. It is located at 751, Masiane Street, Molapo, Soweto, Johannesburg.

Johannesburg Central district

Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School, 2,678 compared with 827; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School's 827; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School, 2,256 compared with 827; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School's 827; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School's 827, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School, 2,936 compared with 827, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School's 827; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School, 2,892 compared with 827; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School, 2,888 compared with 827; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School's 827; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafori Mphahlele Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.