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Malerato Primary School

Public primary school · Randfontein, Randfontein, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (3 circuit)

Malerato Primary School is a public primary school in Randfontein. Around 1,224 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Randfontein, Malerato Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,224
Learners
35
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gauteng West district

5 other schools in Gauteng West district, for comparison against Malerato Primary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Malerato Primary School, 2,239 compared with 1,224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Malerato Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malerato Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against Malerato Primary School's 1,224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Malerato Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malerato Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malerato Primary School, 1,996 compared with 1,224, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than Malerato Primary School, 1,986 compared with 1,224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Malerato Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malerato Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School teaches considerably more learners than Malerato Primary School, 1,928 compared with 1,224; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malerato Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Randfontein

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

  • Phahama Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation is a similar size to Malerato Primary School, with 1,682 learners against 1,224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Malerato Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 91.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malerato Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Randfontein High School sits in roughly the same size range as Malerato Primary School, at 1,679 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Malerato Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malerato Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Toekomsrus Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Malerato Primary School, at 1,653 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Westgold Primary School is a similar size to Malerato Primary School, with 1,580 learners against 1,224, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Avante is a similar size to Malerato Primary School, with 1,528 learners against 1,224, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Malerato Primary School for 2027

Malerato Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1528, Rakale Street, Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Randfontein
Postal
P.o Box 62 Randfontein 1760
Telephone
011 414 1103
EMIS number
700270892

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Malerato 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 Malerato Primary School directly, on 011 414 1103, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Malerato 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 Malerato Primary School the best school in Randfontein?
No matric pass rate is on record for Malerato 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 Randfontein besides Malerato Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Randfontein, including Phahama Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation.
How big are the classes at Malerato Primary School?
Malerato Primary School reported 1,224 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Malerato Primary School?
Yes, Malerato 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 Malerato Primary School a public or private school?
Malerato Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Malerato Primary School?
You can call 011 414 1103. It is located at 1528, Rakale Street, Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Randfontein.
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