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Mawila Primary School

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

Welcome to Mawila Primary School, a public primary school serving Soweto, Johanessburg. It currently teaches around 473 learners.

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

473
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, Mawila 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 Mawila Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how Mawila Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawila Primary School, 2,274 compared with 473; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawila Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mawila Primary School, 1,997 compared with 473, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawila Primary School, 1,901 compared with 473, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Mawila Primary School's 473; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawila Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawila Primary School, 1,846 compared with 473; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawila Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Mawila Primary School's 473; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawila Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawila Primary School, 2,896 compared with 473; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawila Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawila 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 Mawila Primary School's 473, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Mawila Primary School's 473, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawila Primary School, 2,848 compared with 473, 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 Mawila Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mawila 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
493, Thangeni Street, Meadowlands, Soweto, Johanessburg
Postal
02 Meadowlands 1852
Telephone
082 557 4041
EMIS number
700140798

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mawila 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 Mawila Primary School directly, on 082 557 4041, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mawila 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 Mawila Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mawila 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 Mawila Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mawila Primary School?
Mawila Primary School reported 473 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 Mawila Primary School?
Yes, Mawila 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 Mawila Primary School a public or private school?
Mawila Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mawila Primary School?
You can call 082 557 4041. It is located at 493, Thangeni Street, Meadowlands, Soweto, Johanessburg.
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