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Montshiwa Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Montshiwa Primary School, a public primary school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 215 learners.

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Montshiwa Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

215
Learners
9
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Montshiwa Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Montshiwa Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Montshiwa Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Montshiwa Primary School's 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montshiwa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Montshiwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Montshiwa Primary School, 2,371 compared with 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montshiwa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Montshiwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Montshiwa Primary School's 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montshiwa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Montshiwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Montshiwa Primary School, 1,987 compared with 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montshiwa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Montshiwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Montshiwa Primary School, 1,952 compared with 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montshiwa Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Montshiwa Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Montshiwa Primary School's 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montshiwa Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Montshiwa Primary School, 2,896 compared with 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montshiwa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Montshiwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Montshiwa Primary School's 215, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Montshiwa Primary School's 215, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Montshiwa Primary School, 2,848 compared with 215, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Montshiwa Primary School for 2027

Montshiwa 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
1515, Hlong, Naledi, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
X X X
Telephone
082 557 5336
EMIS number
700111070

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Montshiwa 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 Montshiwa Primary School directly, on 082 557 5336, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Montshiwa Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Montshiwa Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Montshiwa 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 Montshiwa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Montshiwa Primary School?
Montshiwa Primary School reported 215 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Montshiwa Primary School?
Yes, Montshiwa 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 Montshiwa Primary School a public or private school?
Montshiwa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Montshiwa Primary School?
You can call 082 557 5336. It is located at 1515, Hlong, Naledi, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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