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Mbulelo Primary School

Public primary school · Carletonville, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Mbulelo Primary School, a public primary school serving Carletonville. Around 580 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

580
Learners
20
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, Mbulelo 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 Mbulelo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng West district with Mbulelo Primary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Mbulelo Primary School's 580; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbulelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbulelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbulelo Primary School, 2,000 compared with 580; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbulelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbulelo 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 Mbulelo Primary School's 580, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,986 learners against Mbulelo Primary School's 580; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbulelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbulelo 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 Mbulelo Primary School's 580; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbulelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Carletonville

Zooming into Carletonville, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mbulelo Primary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Mbulelo Primary School's 580; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbulelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbulelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tswasongu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbulelo Primary School, 1,559 compared with 580; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbulelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 94.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbulelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Retlile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbulelo Primary School, 1,517 compared with 580, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Carleton Jones High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,482 learners against Mbulelo Primary School's 580; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbulelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbulelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbulelo Primary School, 1,421 compared with 580, 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 Mbulelo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mbulelo 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
4699, Ext 02, Khutsong Location, , Carletonville
Postal
P.o. Box 1339 Carletonville 2499
Telephone
010 634 3763
EMIS number
700270926

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbulelo 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 Mbulelo Primary School directly, on 010 634 3763, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbulelo 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 Mbulelo Primary School the best school in Carletonville?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbulelo 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 Carletonville besides Mbulelo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Carletonville, including Badirile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mbulelo Primary School?
Mbulelo Primary School reported 580 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mbulelo Primary School?
Yes, Mbulelo 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 Mbulelo Primary School a public or private school?
Mbulelo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbulelo Primary School?
You can call 010 634 3763. It is located at 4699, Ext 02, Khutsong Location, , Carletonville.
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