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Motjoli Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (1 circuit)

Motjoli Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 414 learners.

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Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Motjoli Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

414
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Motjoli Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motjoli Primary School, 2,936 compared with 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motjoli Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motjoli Primary School, 2,892 compared with 414, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Motjoli Primary School, 2,611 compared with 414, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motjoli Primary School, 2,517 compared with 414, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Motjoli Primary School, 2,447 compared with 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motjoli Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motjoli Primary School, 2,936 compared with 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motjoli Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Motjoli Primary School's 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motjoli Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motjoli Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motjoli Primary School, 2,892 compared with 414, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motjoli Primary School, 2,888 compared with 414, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Motjoli Primary School's 414, 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 Motjoli Primary School for 2027

Because Motjoli 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
118, Matj Ila, Klipspruit, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Post Box 40 Pimville 1809
Telephone
071 576 0380
EMIS number
700121590

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motjoli 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 Motjoli Primary School directly, on 071 576 0380, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Motjoli 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 Motjoli Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Motjoli 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 Motjoli Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Motjoli Primary School?
Motjoli Primary School reported 414 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Motjoli Primary School?
Yes, Motjoli 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 Motjoli Primary School a public or private school?
Motjoli Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motjoli Primary School?
You can call 071 576 0380. It is located at 118, Matj Ila, Klipspruit, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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