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The Mossie Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

In Johannesburg, The Mossie Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 871 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about The Mossie Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

The Mossie Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

871
Learners
27
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, The Mossie 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 The Mossie Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

Here is how The Mossie Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg South district.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against The Mossie Primary School's 871, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Mossie Primary School, 2,715 compared with 871, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against The Mossie Primary School's 871; is a public combined school, a different phase than The Mossie Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Mossie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against The Mossie Primary School's 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Mossie Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Mossie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Mossie Primary School, 2,194 compared with 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Mossie Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Mossie 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 The Mossie Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against The Mossie Primary School's 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Mossie Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Mossie Primary School, 2,896 compared with 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Mossie Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Mossie 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 The Mossie Primary School's 871, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against The Mossie Primary School's 871, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Mossie Primary School, 2,848 compared with 871, 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 The Mossie Primary School for 2027

The Mossie 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
40, Gantner, Forest Hill, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Telephone
010 476 0898
EMIS number
700400383

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Mossie 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 The Mossie Primary School directly, on 010 476 0898, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Mossie 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 The Mossie Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for The Mossie 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 The Mossie Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at The Mossie Primary School?
The Mossie Primary School reported 871 learners and 27 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 The Mossie Primary School?
Yes, The Mossie 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 The Mossie Primary School a public or private school?
The Mossie Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact The Mossie Primary School?
You can call 010 476 0898. It is located at 40, Gantner, Forest Hill, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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