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Mangwele Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Mangwele Primary School, a public primary school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 480 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mangwele Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mangwele Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

480
Learners
16
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, Mangwele 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 Mangwele Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Mangwele Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Mangwele Primary School's 480; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mangwele Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Mangwele Primary School's 480, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Mangwele Primary School's 480, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Mangwele Primary School's 480, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Mangwele Primary School's 480; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mangwele Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mangwele Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Mangwele Primary School's 480; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mangwele Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mangwele Primary School, 2,896 compared with 480; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mangwele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mangwele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Mangwele Primary School's 480, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Mangwele Primary School's 480, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mangwele Primary School, 2,848 compared with 480, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Mangwele Primary School for 2027

Because Mangwele 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
3318, Diepenaar Drive Zone 2, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 11 Diepkloof 1864
Telephone
082 552 3082
EMIS number
700140764

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mangwele 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 Mangwele Primary School directly, on 082 552 3082, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mangwele 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 Mangwele Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mangwele 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 Mangwele Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mangwele Primary School?
Mangwele Primary School reported 480 learners and 16 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 Mangwele Primary School?
Yes, Mangwele 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 Mangwele Primary School a public or private school?
Mangwele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mangwele Primary School?
You can call 082 552 3082. It is located at 3318, Diepenaar Drive Zone 2, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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