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Moetapele Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (6 circuit)

Moetapele Primary School is a public primary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. Around 206 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

206
Learners
9
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Moetapele Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Moetapele Primary School, 2,678 compared with 206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Moetapele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Moetapele 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 Moetapele Primary School's 206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Moetapele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Moetapele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Moetapele Primary School, 2,256 compared with 206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Moetapele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Moetapele 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 Moetapele Primary School's 206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Moetapele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Moetapele 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 Moetapele Primary School's 206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Moetapele 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 Moetapele Primary School, 2,936 compared with 206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Moetapele Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Moetapele Primary School's 206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Moetapele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Moetapele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Moetapele Primary School, 2,892 compared with 206, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Moetapele Primary School, 2,888 compared with 206, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Moetapele Primary School's 206, 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 Moetapele Primary School for 2027

Because Moetapele 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
1380, Sobhuza Street, Dube, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
157 Dube 1800
Telephone
082 552 7033
EMIS number
700132506

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Moetapele 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 Moetapele Primary School directly, on 082 552 7033, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Moetapele 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 Moetapele Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Moetapele 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 Moetapele Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Moetapele Primary School?
Moetapele Primary School reported 206 learners and 9 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 Moetapele Primary School?
Yes, Moetapele 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 Moetapele Primary School a public or private school?
Moetapele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Moetapele Primary School?
You can call 082 552 7033. It is located at 1380, Sobhuza Street, Dube, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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