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Solomon Motlana Primary School

Public primary school · Benoni, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (2 circuit)

Solomon Motlana Primary School is a public primary school in Benoni, Johhannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 775 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Solomon Motlana Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Benoni, Johhannesburg, Solomon Motlana Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

775
Learners
22
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Solomon Motlana Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Solomon Motlana Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Solomon Motlana Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Solomon Motlana Primary School, 2,593 compared with 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Solomon Motlana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solomon Motlana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Solomon Motlana Primary School, 2,591 compared with 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Solomon Motlana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solomon Motlana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Solomon Motlana Primary School, 2,575 compared with 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Solomon Motlana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solomon Motlana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Solomon Motlana Primary School's 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Solomon Motlana Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Solomon Motlana Primary School's 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Solomon Motlana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solomon Motlana 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 Solomon Motlana Primary School, 2,936 compared with 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Solomon Motlana Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Solomon Motlana Primary School's 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Solomon Motlana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solomon Motlana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Solomon Motlana Primary School, 2,892 compared with 775, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Solomon Motlana Primary School, 2,888 compared with 775, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Solomon Motlana Primary School's 775, 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 Solomon Motlana Primary School for 2027

Solomon Motlana 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
383, Mhlanza, Wattville, Benoni, Johhannesburg
Postal
16059 Wattville 1501
Telephone
011 914 2153
EMIS number
700311522

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Solomon Motlana 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 Solomon Motlana Primary School directly, on 011 914 2153, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Solomon Motlana 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 Solomon Motlana Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Solomon Motlana 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 Solomon Motlana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Solomon Motlana Primary School?
Solomon Motlana Primary School reported 775 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Solomon Motlana Primary School?
Yes, Solomon Motlana 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 Solomon Motlana Primary School a public or private school?
Solomon Motlana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Solomon Motlana Primary School?
You can call 011 914 2153. It is located at 383, Mhlanza, Wattville, Benoni, Johhannesburg.
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