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Samuel Mangala Primary School

Public primary school · Dobsonville, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Samuel Mangala Primary School, a public primary school serving Dobsonville, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 288 learners.

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Samuel Mangala Primary School is a public primary school in Dobsonville, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

288
Learners
16
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, Samuel Mangala 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 Samuel Mangala Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against Samuel Mangala Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Samuel Mangala Primary School, 2,274 compared with 288; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samuel Mangala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samuel Mangala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Samuel Mangala Primary School, 1,997 compared with 288, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Samuel Mangala Primary School, 1,901 compared with 288, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Samuel Mangala Primary School's 288; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samuel Mangala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samuel Mangala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Samuel Mangala Primary School, 1,846 compared with 288; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samuel Mangala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samuel Mangala 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 Samuel Mangala Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Samuel Mangala Primary School's 288; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samuel Mangala Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Samuel Mangala Primary School, 2,896 compared with 288; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samuel Mangala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samuel Mangala 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 Samuel Mangala Primary School's 288, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Samuel Mangala Primary School's 288, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Samuel Mangala Primary School, 2,848 compared with 288, 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 Samuel Mangala Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Samuel Mangala 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
11, Sebigi Street, Dobsonville, Dobsonville, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 12 Dobsonville 1865 1865
Telephone
010 229 0402
EMIS number
700251819

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Samuel Mangala 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 Samuel Mangala Primary School directly, on 010 229 0402, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Samuel Mangala 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 Samuel Mangala Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Samuel Mangala 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 Samuel Mangala Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Samuel Mangala Primary School?
Samuel Mangala Primary School reported 288 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Samuel Mangala Primary School?
Yes, Samuel Mangala 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 Samuel Mangala Primary School a public or private school?
Samuel Mangala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Samuel Mangala Primary School?
You can call 010 229 0402. It is located at 11, Sebigi Street, Dobsonville, Dobsonville, Johannesburg.
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