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Maphanzela Primary School

Public primary school · Alberton, Alberton, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (2 circuit)

In Alberton, Maphanzela Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 891 learners.

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

Maphanzela Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Alberton. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

891
Learners
24
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, Maphanzela 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 Maphanzela Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Maphanzela Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Maphanzela Primary School's 891; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphanzela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphanzela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than Maphanzela Primary School, 2,533 compared with 891, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphanzela Primary School, 2,474 compared with 891, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphanzela Primary School, 2,471 compared with 891, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Maphanzela Primary School's 891; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphanzela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphanzela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alberton

Zooming into Alberton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maphanzela Primary School.

  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphanzela Primary School, 2,474 compared with 891, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,316 learners against Maphanzela Primary School's 891, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Edenpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,068 learners against Maphanzela Primary School's 891, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Encochoyini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,630 learners against Maphanzela Primary School's 891, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Royal Schools Alberton Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Maphanzela Primary School, 1,575 compared with 891; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphanzela 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 Maphanzela Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Maphanzela 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
1087, Tshabalala, Thokoza, Alberton, Alberton
Postal
P.o Box 67 Thokoza 1421
Telephone
011 860 6908
EMIS number
700340885

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maphanzela 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 Maphanzela Primary School directly, on 011 860 6908, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maphanzela 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 Maphanzela Primary School the best school in Alberton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maphanzela 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 Alberton besides Maphanzela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alberton, including Opelweg Primary School.
How big are the classes at Maphanzela Primary School?
Maphanzela Primary School reported 891 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Maphanzela Primary School?
Yes, Maphanzela 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 Maphanzela Primary School a public or private school?
Maphanzela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maphanzela Primary School?
You can call 011 860 6908. It is located at 1087, Tshabalala, Thokoza, Alberton, Alberton.
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