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Mangosuthu Primary School

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

Mangosuthu Primary School is a public primary school in Brakpan, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 646 learners.

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

Located in Brakpan, Johannesburg, Mangosuthu Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

646
Learners
27
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gauteng East district

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mangosuthu Primary School, 1,918 compared with 646; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mangosuthu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mangosuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Mangosuthu Primary School's 646; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mangosuthu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mangosuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Mangosuthu Primary School's 646; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mangosuthu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mangosuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Mangosuthu Primary School's 646; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mangosuthu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mangosuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Mangosuthu Primary School's 646; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mangosuthu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mangosuthu 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 Mangosuthu Primary School, 2,936 compared with 646; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mangosuthu Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Mangosuthu Primary School's 646; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mangosuthu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mangosuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mangosuthu Primary School, 2,892 compared with 646, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mangosuthu Primary School, 2,888 compared with 646, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Mangosuthu Primary School's 646, 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 Mangosuthu Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mangosuthu 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
871, Ndawandwe Street, Tsakane, Brakpan, Johannesburg
Postal
70042 Tsakane 1548
Telephone
011 732 3092
EMIS number
700311340

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mangosuthu 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 Mangosuthu Primary School directly, on 011 732 3092, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mangosuthu 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 Mangosuthu Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mangosuthu 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 Mangosuthu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mangosuthu Primary School?
Mangosuthu Primary School reported 646 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Mangosuthu Primary School?
Yes, Mangosuthu 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 Mangosuthu Primary School a public or private school?
Mangosuthu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mangosuthu Primary School?
You can call 011 732 3092. It is located at 871, Ndawandwe Street, Tsakane, Brakpan, Johannesburg.
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