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Mohlakano Primary School

Public primary school · Randfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (3 circuit)

Mohlakano Primary School is a public primary school based in Randfontein, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,006 learners.

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

In Randfontein, Johannesburg, Mohlakano Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,006
Learners
29
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how Mohlakano Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakano Primary School, 2,239 compared with 1,006; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mohlakano Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mohlakano Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against Mohlakano Primary School's 1,006; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mohlakano Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mohlakano Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakano Primary School, 1,996 compared with 1,006, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakano Primary School, 1,986 compared with 1,006; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mohlakano Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mohlakano Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakano Primary School, 1,928 compared with 1,006; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mohlakano Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakano Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,006; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mohlakano Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Mohlakano Primary School's 1,006; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mohlakano Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mohlakano Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakano Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,006, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakano Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,006, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Mohlakano Primary School's 1,006, 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 Mohlakano Primary School for 2027

Because Mohlakano 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
274, Nqonyela, Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 5100 Mohlakeng 1759
Telephone
011 414 1944
EMIS number
700270942

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mohlakano 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 Mohlakano Primary School directly, on 011 414 1944, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mohlakano 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 Mohlakano Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mohlakano 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 Mohlakano Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mohlakano Primary School?
Mohlakano Primary School reported 1,006 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mohlakano Primary School?
Yes, Mohlakano 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 Mohlakano Primary School a public or private school?
Mohlakano Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mohlakano Primary School?
You can call 011 414 1944. It is located at 274, Nqonyela, Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Johannesburg.
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