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Meadowlands Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (3 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Meadowlands Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 246 learners are enrolled here.

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

Meadowlands Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

246
Learners
15
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, Meadowlands 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 Meadowlands Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Meadowlands Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Meadowlands Primary School, 2,274 compared with 246; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Meadowlands Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Meadowlands Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Meadowlands Primary School, 1,997 compared with 246, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Meadowlands Primary School, 1,901 compared with 246, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Meadowlands Primary School's 246; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Meadowlands Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Meadowlands Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Meadowlands Primary School, 1,846 compared with 246; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Meadowlands Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Meadowlands 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 Meadowlands Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Meadowlands Primary School's 246; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Meadowlands Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Meadowlands Primary School, 2,896 compared with 246; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Meadowlands Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Meadowlands 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 Meadowlands Primary School's 246, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Meadowlands Primary School's 246, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Meadowlands Primary School, 2,848 compared with 246, 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 Meadowlands Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Meadowlands 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
386, Ingungulu Street, Meadowlands, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 26 Meadowlands 1852
Telephone
011 536 5050
EMIS number
700140947

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Meadowlands 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 Meadowlands Primary School directly, on 011 536 5050, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Meadowlands 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 Meadowlands Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Meadowlands 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 Meadowlands Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Meadowlands Primary School?
Meadowlands Primary School reported 246 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Meadowlands Primary School?
Yes, Meadowlands 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 Meadowlands Primary School a public or private school?
Meadowlands Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Meadowlands Primary School?
You can call 011 536 5050. It is located at 386, Ingungulu Street, Meadowlands, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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