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Shadrack Mbambo Primary School

Public primary school · Brakpan, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Shadrack Mbambo Primary School, a public primary school serving Brakpan, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,151 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Shadrack Mbambo Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Shadrack Mbambo Primary School is a public primary school in Brakpan, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,151
Learners
36
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, Shadrack Mbambo 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 Shadrack Mbambo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Shadrack Mbambo Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Shadrack Mbambo Primary School's 1,151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shadrack Mbambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shadrack Mbambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shadrack Mbambo Primary School, 1,895 compared with 1,151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shadrack Mbambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shadrack Mbambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shadrack Mbambo Primary School, 1,843 compared with 1,151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shadrack Mbambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shadrack Mbambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shadrack Mbambo Primary School, 1,827 compared with 1,151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shadrack Mbambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shadrack Mbambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shadrack Mbambo Primary School, 1,823 compared with 1,151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shadrack Mbambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shadrack Mbambo 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 Shadrack Mbambo Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Shadrack Mbambo Primary School's 1,151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shadrack Mbambo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shadrack Mbambo Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shadrack Mbambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shadrack Mbambo 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 Shadrack Mbambo Primary School's 1,151, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Shadrack Mbambo Primary School's 1,151, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shadrack Mbambo Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,151, 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 Shadrack Mbambo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Shadrack Mbambo 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
4139, Mathaba Street, Tsakane, Brakpan, Johannesburg
Postal
70006 Tsakane 1550
Telephone
011 738 7418
EMIS number
700311480

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shadrack Mbambo 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 Shadrack Mbambo Primary School directly, on 011 738 7418, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shadrack Mbambo 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 Shadrack Mbambo Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shadrack Mbambo 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 Shadrack Mbambo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Shadrack Mbambo Primary School?
Shadrack Mbambo Primary School reported 1,151 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Shadrack Mbambo Primary School?
Yes, Shadrack Mbambo 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 Shadrack Mbambo Primary School a public or private school?
Shadrack Mbambo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shadrack Mbambo Primary School?
You can call 011 738 7418. It is located at 4139, Mathaba Street, Tsakane, Brakpan, Johannesburg.
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