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Paul Mosaka Primary School

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

Welcome to Paul Mosaka Primary School, a public primary school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. Around 714 learners are enrolled here.

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

714
Learners
24
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, Paul Mosaka 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 Paul Mosaka Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Paul Mosaka Primary School's 714; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paul Mosaka Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Paul Mosaka Primary School's 714, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Paul Mosaka Primary School's 714, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Paul Mosaka Primary School's 714, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Paul Mosaka Primary School's 714; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paul Mosaka Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Paul Mosaka Primary School's 714; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paul Mosaka Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Paul Mosaka Primary School, 2,896 compared with 714; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paul Mosaka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Paul Mosaka 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 Paul Mosaka Primary School's 714, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Paul Mosaka Primary School's 714, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paul Mosaka Primary School, 2,848 compared with 714, 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 Paul Mosaka Primary School for 2027

Because Paul Mosaka 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
3779, Msintsi Street, Zone 4 Pimville, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
180 Pimville 1809
Telephone
011 933 1410
EMIS number
700121673

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Paul Mosaka 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 Paul Mosaka Primary School directly, on 011 933 1410, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Paul Mosaka 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 Paul Mosaka Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Paul Mosaka 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 Paul Mosaka Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Paul Mosaka Primary School?
Paul Mosaka Primary School reported 714 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Paul Mosaka Primary School?
Yes, Paul Mosaka 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 Paul Mosaka Primary School a public or private school?
Paul Mosaka Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Paul Mosaka Primary School?
You can call 011 933 1410. It is located at 3779, Msintsi Street, Zone 4 Pimville, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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