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Mzamo Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Mzamo Primary School, a public primary school serving Johannesburg, Soweto. Around 301 learners are enrolled here.

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Mzamo Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg, Soweto. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

301
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Mzamo 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 Mzamo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how Mzamo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzamo Primary School, 2,274 compared with 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mzamo Primary School, 1,997 compared with 301, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzamo Primary School, 1,901 compared with 301, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Mzamo Primary School's 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzamo Primary School, 1,846 compared with 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Soweto

Zooming into Soweto, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mzamo Primary School.

  • Noordgesig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzamo Primary School, 2,394 compared with 301, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Mzamo Primary School, 1,952 compared with 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzamo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Mzamo Primary School's 301, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,787 learners against Mzamo Primary School's 301, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,578 learners against Mzamo Primary School's 301; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Mzamo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mzamo 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
8300, Sisulu Street, Orlando West, Johannesburg, Soweto
Telephone
087 806 4642
EMIS number
700132597

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mzamo 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 Mzamo Primary School directly, on 087 806 4642, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mzamo 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 Mzamo Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mzamo 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 Soweto besides Mzamo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mzamo Primary School?
Mzamo Primary School reported 301 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Mzamo Primary School?
Yes, Mzamo 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 Mzamo Primary School a public or private school?
Mzamo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mzamo Primary School?
You can call 087 806 4642. It is located at 8300, Sisulu Street, Orlando West, Johannesburg, Soweto.
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