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Maputle Primary School

Public primary school · Westonaria, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (2 circuit)

Maputle Primary School is a public primary school based in Westonaria, Johannesburg. Around 1,225 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Maputle Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Westonaria, Johannesburg, Maputle Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,225
Learners
37
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Maputle Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Maputle Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how Maputle Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maputle Primary School, 2,239 compared with 1,225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maputle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maputle 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 Maputle Primary School's 1,225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maputle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maputle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maputle Primary School, 1,996 compared with 1,225, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than Maputle Primary School, 1,986 compared with 1,225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maputle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maputle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School teaches considerably more learners than Maputle Primary School, 1,928 compared with 1,225; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maputle 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 Maputle Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maputle Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Maputle Primary School's 1,225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maputle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maputle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maputle Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,225, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maputle Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,225, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Maputle Primary School's 1,225, 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 Maputle Primary School for 2027

Maputle 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
833, School Avenue, Bekkersdal, Westonaria, Johannesburg
Postal
560 Westonaria 1780
Telephone
011 755 8032
EMIS number
700270900

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maputle 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 Maputle Primary School directly, on 011 755 8032, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maputle 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 Maputle Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maputle 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 Maputle Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Maputle Primary School?
Maputle Primary School reported 1,225 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Maputle Primary School?
Yes, Maputle 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 Maputle Primary School a public or private school?
Maputle Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maputle Primary School?
You can call 011 755 8032. It is located at 833, School Avenue, Bekkersdal, Westonaria, Johannesburg.
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