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Motheo-Foundation Primary School

Public primary school · Ennerdale, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)

In Ennerdale, Johannesburg, Motheo-Foundation Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,554 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Motheo-Foundation Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Motheo-Foundation Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Ennerdale, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,554
Learners
45
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Motheo-Foundation 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 Motheo-Foundation Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Motheo-Foundation Primary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Motheo-Foundation Primary School's 1,554, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motheo-Foundation Primary School, 2,715 compared with 1,554, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Motheo-Foundation Primary School's 1,554; is a public combined school, a different phase than Motheo-Foundation Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motheo-Foundation Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Motheo-Foundation Primary School's 1,554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motheo-Foundation Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motheo-Foundation Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motheo-Foundation Primary School, 2,194 compared with 1,554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motheo-Foundation Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motheo-Foundation Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Motheo-Foundation Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Motheo-Foundation Primary School's 1,554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motheo-Foundation Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motheo-Foundation Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motheo-Foundation Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motheo-Foundation 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 Motheo-Foundation Primary School's 1,554, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Motheo-Foundation Primary School's 1,554, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motheo-Foundation Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,554, 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 Motheo-Foundation Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Motheo-Foundation 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
88, Barracuda Road, Lawley Ext 1, Ennerdale, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 698 Ennerdale 1826
Telephone
011 855 3156
EMIS number
700400030

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motheo-Foundation 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 Motheo-Foundation Primary School directly, on 011 855 3156, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Motheo-Foundation 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 Motheo-Foundation Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Motheo-Foundation 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 Motheo-Foundation Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Motheo-Foundation Primary School?
Motheo-Foundation Primary School reported 1,554 learners and 45 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 Motheo-Foundation Primary School?
Yes, Motheo-Foundation 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 Motheo-Foundation Primary School a public or private school?
Motheo-Foundation Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motheo-Foundation Primary School?
You can call 011 855 3156. It is located at 88, Barracuda Road, Lawley Ext 1, Ennerdale, Johannesburg.
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