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Mulbarton Primary School

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

Mulbarton Primary School is a public primary school based in Johannesburg. Around 1,114 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mulbarton Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Johannesburg, Mulbarton Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,114
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Mulbarton Primary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mulbarton Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,114, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Mulbarton Primary School's 1,114, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Mulbarton Primary School, 2,306 compared with 1,114; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mulbarton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mulbarton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Mulbarton Primary School, 2,274 compared with 1,114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mulbarton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mulbarton 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 Mulbarton Primary School's 1,114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mulbarton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mulbarton 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 Mulbarton Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mulbarton Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Mulbarton Primary School's 1,114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mulbarton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mulbarton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mulbarton Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,114, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mulbarton Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,114, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Mulbarton Primary School's 1,114, 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 Mulbarton Primary School for 2027

Mulbarton 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
16, Archibald Drive, Mulbarton, , Johannesburg
Postal
1209 Mulbarton 2059
Telephone
011 432 3288
Website
mulbartonprimary.co.za
Email
admin2@mulbartonprimary.co.za
EMIS number
700110486

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mulbarton 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 Mulbarton Primary School directly, on 011 432 3288, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mulbarton 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 Mulbarton Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mulbarton 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 Mulbarton Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mulbarton Primary School?
Mulbarton Primary School reported 1,114 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mulbarton Primary School?
Yes, Mulbarton 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 Mulbarton Primary School a public or private school?
Mulbarton Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mulbarton Primary School?
You can call 011 432 3288. It is located at 16, Archibald Drive, Mulbarton, , Johannesburg.
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