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Mandlethu Primary School

Public primary school · Tsakane, Brakpan, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (2 circuit)

In Tsakane, Brakpan, Mandlethu Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 849 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mandlethu Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mandlethu Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Tsakane, Brakpan. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

849
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Mandlethu 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 Mandlethu Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Mandlethu Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Mandlethu Primary School's 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mandlethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mandlethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mandlethu Primary School, 1,895 compared with 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mandlethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mandlethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mandlethu Primary School, 1,843 compared with 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mandlethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mandlethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mandlethu Primary School, 1,827 compared with 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mandlethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mandlethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mandlethu Primary School, 1,823 compared with 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mandlethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mandlethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Brakpan

Zooming into Brakpan, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mandlethu Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Mandlethu Primary School's 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mandlethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mandlethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mandlethu Primary School, 1,895 compared with 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mandlethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mandlethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mandlethu Primary School, 1,843 compared with 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mandlethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mandlethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mandlethu Primary School, 1,827 compared with 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mandlethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mandlethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Je Malepe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,725 learners against Mandlethu Primary School's 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mandlethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mandlethu 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 Mandlethu Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mandlethu 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
870, Sindane Street, Tsakane, Tsakane, Brakpan
Postal
70048 Tsakane 1548
Telephone
011 738 3502
EMIS number
700311332

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mandlethu 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 Mandlethu Primary School directly, on 011 738 3502, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mandlethu 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 Mandlethu Primary School the best school in Brakpan?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mandlethu 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 Brakpan besides Mandlethu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Tsakane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mandlethu Primary School?
Mandlethu Primary School reported 849 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mandlethu Primary School?
Yes, Mandlethu 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 Mandlethu Primary School a public or private school?
Mandlethu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mandlethu Primary School?
You can call 011 738 3502. It is located at 870, Sindane Street, Tsakane, Tsakane, Brakpan.
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