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Mochochonono Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

Mochochonono Primary School is a public primary school based in Soweto. Around 421 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Soweto, Mochochonono Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

421
Learners
18
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mochochonono Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Mochochonono 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 Mochochonono Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mochochonono Primary School, 2,678 compared with 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mochochonono Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mochochonono 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 Mochochonono Primary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mochochonono Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mochochonono Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Mochochonono Primary School, 2,256 compared with 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mochochonono Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mochochonono Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Mochochonono Primary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mochochonono Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mochochonono Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Mochochonono Primary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mochochonono Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

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

  • Noordgesig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,394 learners against Mochochonono Primary School's 421, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Mochochonono Primary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mochochonono Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Mochochonono Primary School, 1,887 compared with 421, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mochochonono Primary School, 1,787 compared with 421, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mochochonono Primary School, 1,578 compared with 421; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mochochonono 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 Mochochonono Primary School for 2027

Mochochonono 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
1711, Sediba Street, Moletsane, Soweto, Soweto
Telephone
011 932 4860
EMIS number
700121558

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mochochonono 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 Mochochonono Primary School directly, on 011 932 4860, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mochochonono 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 Mochochonono Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mochochonono 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 Soweto besides Mochochonono Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mochochonono Primary School?
Mochochonono Primary School reported 421 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Mochochonono Primary School?
Yes, Mochochonono 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 Mochochonono Primary School a public or private school?
Mochochonono Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mochochonono Primary School?
You can call 011 932 4860. It is located at 1711, Sediba Street, Moletsane, Soweto, Soweto.
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