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Maitjibulo Primary School

Public primary school · Katlehong, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (3 circuit)

Maitjibulo Primary School is a public primary school in Katlehong, Germiston. It currently teaches around 1,648 learners.

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

Located in Katlehong, Germiston, Maitjibulo Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,648
Learners
46
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Maitjibulo Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Maitjibulo Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni South district with Maitjibulo Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maitjibulo Primary School, 3,023 compared with 1,648; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maitjibulo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maitjibulo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Maitjibulo Primary School's 1,648, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Maitjibulo Primary School's 1,648, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Maitjibulo Primary School's 1,648, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Maitjibulo Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,648; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maitjibulo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maitjibulo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,503 learners against Maitjibulo Primary School's 1,648, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Maitjibulo Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,648; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maitjibulo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maitjibulo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,414 learners against Maitjibulo Primary School's 1,648, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maitjibulo Primary School, 2,364 compared with 1,648, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Maitjibulo Primary School's 1,648; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maitjibulo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Maitjibulo Primary School for 2027

Because Maitjibulo 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
474, Seinoli, Hlahatsi Section, Katlehong, Germiston
Postal
12114 Katlehong 1431
Telephone
011 860 1587
EMIS number
700340877

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maitjibulo 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 Maitjibulo Primary School directly, on 011 860 1587, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maitjibulo 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 Maitjibulo Primary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maitjibulo 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 Germiston besides Maitjibulo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Maitjibulo Primary School?
Maitjibulo Primary School reported 1,648 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Maitjibulo Primary School?
Yes, Maitjibulo 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 Maitjibulo Primary School a public or private school?
Maitjibulo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maitjibulo Primary School?
You can call 011 860 1587. It is located at 474, Seinoli, Hlahatsi Section, Katlehong, Germiston.
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