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Mokgoba Primary School

Public primary school · Etwatwa, Benoni, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (5 circuit)

Mokgoba Primary School is a public primary school in Etwatwa, Benoni. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,748 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mokgoba Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Etwatwa, Benoni, Mokgoba Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,748
Learners
52
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mokgoba Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Mokgoba Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Mokgoba Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Mokgoba Primary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,748; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mokgoba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mokgoba 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 Mokgoba Primary School, at 1,895 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mokgoba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mokgoba 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 Mokgoba Primary School, at 1,843 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mokgoba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mokgoba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Mokgoba Primary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,748; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mokgoba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mokgoba 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 Mokgoba Primary School, at 1,823 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mokgoba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mokgoba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mokgoba Primary School, 2,575 compared with 1,748; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mokgoba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mokgoba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Mokgoba Primary School's 1,748; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mokgoba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mokgoba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is a similar size to Mokgoba Primary School, with 2,338 learners against 1,748; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mokgoba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mokgoba 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 Mokgoba Primary School, at 1,823 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mokgoba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mokgoba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mokgoba Primary School, at 1,819 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Mokgoba Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mokgoba 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
36009, Moremi Street, Etwatwa Ext 34, Etwatwa, Benoni
Telephone
010 065 3154
EMIS number
700400802

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mokgoba 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 Mokgoba Primary School directly, on 010 065 3154, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mokgoba 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 Mokgoba Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mokgoba 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 Benoni besides Mokgoba Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mokgoba Primary School?
Mokgoba Primary School reported 1,748 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Mokgoba Primary School?
Yes, Mokgoba 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 Mokgoba Primary School a public or private school?
Mokgoba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mokgoba Primary School?
You can call 010 065 3154. It is located at 36009, Moremi Street, Etwatwa Ext 34, Etwatwa, Benoni.
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