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Mayfair Convent

Private primary school · Mayfair, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Mayfair Convent is a private primary school based in Mayfair, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 161 learners.

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

In Mayfair, Johannesburg, Mayfair Convent operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

161
Learners
11
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mayfair Convent is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Mayfair Convent directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Mayfair Convent.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mayfair Convent, 2,888 compared with 161; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Mayfair Convent's 161; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Mayfair Convent, 2,306 compared with 161; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayfair Convent doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Mayfair Convent, 2,274 compared with 161; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayfair Convent doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Mayfair Convent's 161; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayfair Convent 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 Mayfair Convent, 2,936 compared with 161; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Mayfair Convent's 161; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayfair Convent doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mayfair Convent, 2,892 compared with 161; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mayfair Convent, 2,888 compared with 161; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Mayfair Convent's 161; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
13, Somerset Street, , Mayfair, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 45010 Mayfair 2108
Telephone
011 839 3459
EMIS number
700130948

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mayfair Convent?
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 Mayfair Convent directly, on 011 839 3459, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mayfair Convent?
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 Mayfair Convent the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mayfair Convent to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Mayfair Convent?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mayfair Convent?
Mayfair Convent reported 161 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Mayfair Convent?
Yes. As a private school, Mayfair Convent sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Mayfair Convent a public or private school?
Mayfair Convent is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Mayfair Convent?
You can call 011 839 3459. It is located at 13, Somerset Street, , Mayfair, Johannesburg.
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