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Megatong Primary School

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

Welcome to Megatong Primary School, a public primary school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 392 learners.

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

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

392
Learners
18
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, Megatong 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 Megatong Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Megatong Primary School's 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Megatong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Megatong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Megatong Primary School, 2,371 compared with 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Megatong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Megatong 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 Megatong Primary School's 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Megatong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Megatong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Megatong Primary School, 1,987 compared with 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Megatong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Megatong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Megatong Primary School, 1,952 compared with 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Megatong Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Megatong Primary School's 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Megatong Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Megatong Primary School, 2,896 compared with 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Megatong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Megatong 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 Megatong Primary School's 392, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Megatong Primary School's 392, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Megatong Primary School, 2,848 compared with 392, 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 Megatong Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Megatong 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
2184, Phala Street, Mapetla Extension, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
128 Tshiawelo 1818
Telephone
011 980 0143
EMIS number
700111013

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Megatong 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 Megatong Primary School directly, on 011 980 0143, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Megatong 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 Megatong Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Megatong 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 Megatong Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Megatong Primary School?
Megatong Primary School reported 392 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Megatong Primary School?
Yes, Megatong 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 Megatong Primary School a public or private school?
Megatong Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Megatong Primary School?
You can call 011 980 0143. It is located at 2184, Phala Street, Mapetla Extension, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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