Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Gauteng / Brakpan / Michael Zulu Primary School

Michael Zulu Primary School

Public primary school, ordinary & full service specialisation · Brakpan, Brakpan, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (2 circuit)

Michael Zulu Primary School is a public primary school based in Brakpan. Around 1,588 learners are enrolled here.

Is any information about Michael Zulu Primary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Michael Zulu Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Brakpan, Michael Zulu Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,588
Learners
66
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Full Service
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Michael Zulu Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Michael Zulu Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Michael Zulu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Michael Zulu Primary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,588; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Zulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Zulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Michael Zulu Primary School, at 1,895 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Zulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Zulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Michael Zulu Primary School, at 1,843 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Zulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Zulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Michael Zulu Primary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,588; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Zulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Zulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Michael Zulu Primary School, at 1,823 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Zulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Zulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Brakpan

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Michael Zulu Primary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,588; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Zulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Zulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Michael Zulu Primary School, at 1,895 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Zulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Zulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Michael Zulu Primary School, at 1,843 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Zulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Zulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Michael Zulu Primary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,588; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Zulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Zulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Je Malepe Secondary School is a similar size to Michael Zulu Primary School, with 1,725 learners against 1,588; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Michael Zulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Michael Zulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Michael Zulu Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Michael Zulu 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
2522, Crn Shandu & Magwaza Str, Tsakane, Brakpan, Brakpan
Postal
P.o. Box 70278 Tsakane 1548
Telephone
011 738 3680
EMIS number
700311381

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Michael Zulu 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 Zulu Primary School directly, on 011 738 3680, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Michael Zulu 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 Michael Zulu Primary School the best school in Brakpan?
No matric pass rate is on record for Michael Zulu 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 Brakpan besides Michael Zulu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Tsakane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Michael Zulu Primary School?
Michael Zulu Primary School reported 1,588 learners and 66 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Zulu Primary School?
Yes, Michael Zulu 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 Zulu Primary School a public or private school?
Michael Zulu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Michael Zulu Primary School?
You can call 011 738 3680. It is located at 2522, Crn Shandu & Magwaza Str, Tsakane, Brakpan, Brakpan.
Related

Related schools in Brakpan

Other schools nearby, in and around Brakpan: