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Meredale Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (1 circuit)

Meredale Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 1,442 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Meredale Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

1,442
Learners
50
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Meredale 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 Meredale Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Meredale Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Meredale Primary School, 2,678 compared with 1,442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Meredale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Meredale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Meredale Primary School's 1,442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Meredale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Meredale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Meredale Primary School, 2,256 compared with 1,442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Meredale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Meredale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Meredale Primary School, at 1,987 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Meredale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Meredale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 sits in roughly the same size range as Meredale Primary School, at 1,952 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Meredale Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Meredale Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Meredale Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Meredale Primary School's 1,442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Meredale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Meredale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Meredale Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,442, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Meredale Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,442, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Meredale Primary School's 1,442, 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 Meredale Primary School for 2027

Because Meredale 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
40, Maureen Street, Meredale, , Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 326 Mondeor 2110
Telephone
011 942 1137
EMIS number
700120832

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Meredale 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 Meredale Primary School directly, on 011 942 1137, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Meredale 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 Meredale Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Meredale 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 Meredale Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Meredale Primary School?
Meredale Primary School reported 1,442 learners and 50 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 Meredale Primary School?
Yes, Meredale 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 Meredale Primary School a public or private school?
Meredale Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Meredale Primary School?
You can call 011 942 1137. It is located at 40, Maureen Street, Meredale, , Johannesburg.
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