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Montanus Primary School

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

Montanus Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 668 learners.

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Located in Johannesburg, Montanus Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

668
Learners
22
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Montanus Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Montanus Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Montanus Primary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Montanus Primary School, 2,888 compared with 668, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Montanus Primary School's 668, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Montanus Primary School, 2,306 compared with 668; is a public combined school, a different phase than Montanus Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Montanus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Montanus Primary School, 2,274 compared with 668; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montanus Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Montanus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Montanus Primary School's 668; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montanus Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Montanus 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 Montanus Primary School, 2,936 compared with 668; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montanus Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Montanus Primary School's 668; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montanus Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Montanus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Montanus Primary School, 2,892 compared with 668, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Montanus Primary School, 2,888 compared with 668, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Montanus Primary School's 668, 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 Montanus Primary School for 2027

Montanus 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
1, Corner Delmas And Steelpoort Roads, South Hills, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 83101 South Hills 2136
Telephone
011 613 4159
EMIS number
700120741

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Montanus 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 Montanus Primary School directly, on 011 613 4159, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Montanus 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 Montanus Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Montanus 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 Montanus Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Montanus Primary School?
Montanus Primary School reported 668 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Montanus Primary School?
Yes, Montanus 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 Montanus Primary School a public or private school?
Montanus Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Montanus Primary School?
You can call 011 613 4159. It is located at 1, Corner Delmas And Steelpoort Roads, South Hills, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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