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Mikateka Primary School

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

Mikateka Primary School is a public primary school based in Midrand. Around 2,508 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Midrand, Mikateka Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

2,508
Learners
62
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mikateka Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Mikateka Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Mikateka Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Mikateka Primary School's 2,508, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mikateka Primary School, at 2,896 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mikateka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mikateka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Mikateka Primary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,508, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mikateka Primary School, at 2,818 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mikateka Primary School, at 2,781 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Midrand

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

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Mikateka Primary School's 2,508, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ebomini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mikateka Primary School, at 2,818 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • David Makhubo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mikateka Primary School, at 2,363 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mikateka Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Olifantsfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mikateka Primary School, at 2,140 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tswelopele Secondary School is a similar size to Mikateka Primary School, with 1,960 learners against 2,508; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mikateka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 71.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mikateka 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 Mikateka Primary School for 2027

Mikateka Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
8551, Ngobese Street, Ivory Park, Midrand, Midrand
Postal
P.o.box 479 Olifantsfontein 1665
Telephone
010 065 0459
EMIS number
700261081

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mikateka 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 Mikateka Primary School directly, on 010 065 0459, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mikateka 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 Mikateka Primary School the best school in Midrand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mikateka 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 Midrand besides Mikateka Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Midrand, including Kanana Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mikateka Primary School?
Mikateka Primary School reported 2,508 learners and 62 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Mikateka Primary School?
Yes, Mikateka 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 Mikateka Primary School a public or private school?
Mikateka Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mikateka Primary School?
You can call 010 065 0459. It is located at 8551, Ngobese Street, Ivory Park, Midrand, Midrand.
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