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Mayibuye Primary School

Public primary school · Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Mayibuye Primary School, a public primary school serving Dobsonville, Roodepoort. It currently teaches around 1,545 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mayibuye Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mayibuye Primary School is a public primary school in Dobsonville, Roodepoort. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,545
Learners
62
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Mayibuye 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 Mayibuye Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against Mayibuye Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mayibuye Primary School, 2,274 compared with 1,545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mayibuye Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayibuye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Mayibuye Primary School, at 1,997 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mayibuye Primary School, at 1,901 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mayibuye Primary School, at 1,861 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mayibuye Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayibuye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is a similar size to Mayibuye Primary School, with 1,846 learners against 1,545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mayibuye Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayibuye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Roodepoort

Zooming into Roodepoort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mayibuye Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mayibuye Primary School, 2,274 compared with 1,545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mayibuye Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayibuye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Mayibuye Primary School, at 1,997 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation sits in roughly the same size range as Mayibuye Primary School, at 1,663 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mayibuye Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayibuye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Florida Park High School is a similar size to Mayibuye Primary School, with 1,626 learners against 1,545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mayibuye Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayibuye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • West Ridge High School sits in roughly the same size range as Mayibuye Primary School, at 1,530 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mayibuye Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayibuye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Mayibuye Primary School for 2027

Mayibuye 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
4696, Stand No 4696, Doornkop, Dobsonville, Roodepoort
Postal
Po Box 114 Dobsonville 1865
Telephone
011 767 1900
EMIS number
700252007

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mayibuye 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 Mayibuye Primary School directly, on 011 767 1900, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mayibuye 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 Mayibuye Primary School the best school in Roodepoort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mayibuye 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 Roodepoort besides Mayibuye Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mayibuye Primary School?
Mayibuye Primary School reported 1,545 learners and 62 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Mayibuye Primary School?
Yes, Mayibuye 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 Mayibuye Primary School a public or private school?
Mayibuye Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mayibuye Primary School?
You can call 011 767 1900. It is located at 4696, Stand No 4696, Doornkop, Dobsonville, Roodepoort.
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