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Mara Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Mara Primary School, a public primary school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. Around 393 learners are enrolled here.

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Mara Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

393
Learners
14
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Mara 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 Mara Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Mara Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Mara Primary School's 393; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mara Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mara Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Mara Primary School, 2,371 compared with 393; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mara Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mara Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Mara Primary School's 393; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mara Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mara Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mara Primary School, 1,987 compared with 393; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mara Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mara Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Mara Primary School, 1,952 compared with 393; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mara Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Mara Primary School's 393; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mara Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mara Primary School, 2,896 compared with 393; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mara Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mara 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 Mara Primary School's 393, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Mara Primary School's 393, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mara Primary School, 2,848 compared with 393, 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 Mara Primary School for 2027

Mara 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
377, Nape, Naledi, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
9 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
011 931 0084
EMIS number
700111005

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mara 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 Mara Primary School directly, on 011 931 0084, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mara 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 Mara Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mara 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 Mara Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mara Primary School?
Mara Primary School reported 393 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mara Primary School?
Yes, Mara 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 Mara Primary School a public or private school?
Mara Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mara Primary School?
You can call 011 931 0084. It is located at 377, Nape, Naledi, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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