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Matlapaneng Primary School

Public primary school · Randfontein, Randfontein, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Matlapaneng Primary School, a public primary school serving Randfontein. Around 1,283 learners are enrolled here.

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Matlapaneng Primary School is a public primary school in Randfontein. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,283
Learners
33
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, Matlapaneng 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 Matlapaneng Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

5 other schools in Gauteng West district, for comparison against Matlapaneng Primary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Matlapaneng Primary School's 1,283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlapaneng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlapaneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matlapaneng Primary School, 2,000 compared with 1,283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlapaneng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlapaneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesego Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Matlapaneng Primary School's 1,283, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,986 learners against Matlapaneng Primary School's 1,283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlapaneng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlapaneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Matlapaneng Primary School's 1,283; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlapaneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Randfontein

Zooming into Randfontein, here are 5 other schools to compare against Matlapaneng Primary School.

  • Phahama Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation sits in roughly the same size range as Matlapaneng Primary School, at 1,682 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlapaneng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 91.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlapaneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Randfontein High School is a similar size to Matlapaneng Primary School, with 1,679 learners against 1,283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlapaneng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlapaneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Toekomsrus Primary School is a similar size to Matlapaneng Primary School, with 1,653 learners against 1,283, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Westgold Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matlapaneng Primary School, at 1,580 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Avante sits in roughly the same size range as Matlapaneng Primary School, at 1,528 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Matlapaneng Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Matlapaneng 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
982, Selope-Thema Street, Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Randfontein
Postal
P.o. Box 159 Randfontein 1760
Telephone
082 556 2396
EMIS number
700270918

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matlapaneng 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 Matlapaneng Primary School directly, on 082 556 2396, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matlapaneng 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 Matlapaneng Primary School the best school in Randfontein?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matlapaneng 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 Randfontein besides Matlapaneng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Randfontein, including Phahama Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation.
How big are the classes at Matlapaneng Primary School?
Matlapaneng Primary School reported 1,283 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Matlapaneng Primary School?
Yes, Matlapaneng 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 Matlapaneng Primary School a public or private school?
Matlapaneng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matlapaneng Primary School?
You can call 082 556 2396. It is located at 982, Selope-Thema Street, Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Randfontein.
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