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Wj Mpengesi Primary School

Public primary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Wj Mpengesi Primary School, a public primary school serving Benoni. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,567 learners.

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

Wj Mpengesi Primary School is a public primary school in Benoni. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,567
Learners
42
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, Wj Mpengesi 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 Wj Mpengesi Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Wj Mpengesi Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Wj Mpengesi Primary School, at 1,918 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wj Mpengesi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wj Mpengesi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is a similar size to Wj Mpengesi Primary School, with 1,895 learners against 1,567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wj Mpengesi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wj Mpengesi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is a similar size to Wj Mpengesi Primary School, with 1,843 learners against 1,567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wj Mpengesi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wj Mpengesi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Wj Mpengesi Primary School, at 1,827 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wj Mpengesi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wj Mpengesi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Wj Mpengesi Primary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wj Mpengesi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wj Mpengesi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

Zooming into Benoni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Wj Mpengesi Primary School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Wj Mpengesi Primary School's 1,567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wj Mpengesi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wj Mpengesi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wj Mpengesi Primary School, 2,515 compared with 1,567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wj Mpengesi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wj Mpengesi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wj Mpengesi Primary School, 2,338 compared with 1,567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wj Mpengesi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wj Mpengesi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Wj Mpengesi Primary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wj Mpengesi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wj Mpengesi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is a similar size to Wj Mpengesi Primary School, with 1,819 learners against 1,567, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Wj Mpengesi Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Wj Mpengesi 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
1850, Ikageng Crescent, Etwatwa, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
P.o Box 1850 Ikageng Crescent Etwatwa 1519
Telephone
011 962 2713
EMIS number
700311688

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wj Mpengesi 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 Wj Mpengesi Primary School directly, on 011 962 2713, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wj Mpengesi 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 Wj Mpengesi Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Wj Mpengesi 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 Benoni besides Wj Mpengesi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Wj Mpengesi Primary School?
Wj Mpengesi Primary School reported 1,567 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Wj Mpengesi Primary School?
Yes, Wj Mpengesi 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 Wj Mpengesi Primary School a public or private school?
Wj Mpengesi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wj Mpengesi Primary School?
You can call 011 962 2713. It is located at 1850, Ikageng Crescent, Etwatwa, Benoni, Benoni.
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