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Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School

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

In Brakpan, Johannesburg, Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 992 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

992
Learners
33
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, Michael Mkhwanazi 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 Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School's 992; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School, 1,895 compared with 992; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School, 1,843 compared with 992; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School, 1,827 compared with 992; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School, 1,823 compared with 992; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Mkhwanazi 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 Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School's 992; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School, 2,896 compared with 992; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Mkhwanazi 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 Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School's 992, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School's 992, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School, 2,848 compared with 992, 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 Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Michael Mkhwanazi 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
18051, Mafubathu Street, Tsakane Ext 8, Brakpan, Johannesburg
Postal
18051 Mafabatho Street Tsakane 1550
Telephone
011 733 3173
EMIS number
700400219

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Michael Mkhwanazi 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 Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School directly, on 011 733 3173, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Michael Mkhwanazi 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 Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Michael Mkhwanazi 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 Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School?
Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School reported 992 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School?
Yes, Michael Mkhwanazi 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 Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School a public or private school?
Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School?
You can call 011 733 3173. It is located at 18051, Mafubathu Street, Tsakane Ext 8, Brakpan, Johannesburg.
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