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Mcbain Charles Primary School

Public primary school · Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

In Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Mcbain Charles Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 625 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mcbain Charles Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mcbain Charles Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

625
Learners
22
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Mcbain Charles 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 Mcbain Charles Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Mcbain Charles Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Mcbain Charles Primary School's 625; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcbain Charles Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcbain Charles Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Mcbain Charles Primary School, 2,371 compared with 625; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcbain Charles Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcbain Charles Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Mcbain Charles Primary School's 625; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcbain Charles Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcbain Charles Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcbain Charles Primary School, 1,987 compared with 625; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcbain Charles Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcbain Charles Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Mcbain Charles Primary School, 1,952 compared with 625; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcbain Charles Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Mcbain Charles Primary School's 625; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcbain Charles Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcbain Charles Primary School, 2,896 compared with 625; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcbain Charles Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcbain Charles 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 Mcbain Charles Primary School's 625, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Mcbain Charles Primary School's 625, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcbain Charles Primary School, 2,848 compared with 625, 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 Mcbain Charles Primary School for 2027

Because Mcbain Charles Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
001, Daniel Street, Extention 9, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 60 Kliptown 1812
Telephone
011 945 1292
Website
mcbain.co.za
Email
mansingh.graham599@gmail.com
EMIS number
700120220

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mcbain Charles 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 Mcbain Charles Primary School directly, on 011 945 1292, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mcbain Charles 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 Mcbain Charles Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mcbain Charles 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 Mcbain Charles Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mcbain Charles Primary School?
Mcbain Charles Primary School reported 625 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mcbain Charles Primary School?
Yes, Mcbain Charles 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 Mcbain Charles Primary School a public or private school?
Mcbain Charles Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mcbain Charles Primary School?
You can call 011 945 1292. It is located at 001, Daniel Street, Extention 9, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg.
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