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Melpark Primary School

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

Melpark Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. Around 770 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Johannesburg, Melpark Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

770
Learners
28
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Melpark Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Melpark Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Melpark Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melpark Primary School, 2,936 compared with 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melpark Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Melpark Primary School, 2,892 compared with 770, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Melpark Primary School, 2,611 compared with 770, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Melpark Primary School, 2,517 compared with 770, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Melpark Primary School, 2,447 compared with 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melpark Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melpark Primary School, 2,936 compared with 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melpark Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Melpark Primary School's 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melpark Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melpark Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Melpark Primary School, 2,892 compared with 770, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Melpark Primary School, 2,888 compared with 770, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Melpark Primary School's 770, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Melpark Primary School for 2027

Because Melpark 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
63, Second Avenue, Melville, , Johannesburg
Postal
Private Bag X2 Melville 2109
Telephone
011 726 4323
Website
melparkprimary.co.za
Email
info@melparkprimary.co.za
EMIS number
700130989

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Melpark 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 Melpark Primary School directly, on 011 726 4323, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Melpark Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Melpark Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Melpark 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 Melpark Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Melpark Primary School?
Melpark Primary School reported 770 learners and 28 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 Melpark Primary School?
Yes, Melpark 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 Melpark Primary School a public or private school?
Melpark Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Melpark Primary School?
You can call 011 726 4323. It is located at 63, Second Avenue, Melville, , Johannesburg.
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