Overview
Mikateka Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Midrand, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 2,508 learners and is staffed by 62 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 40:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Johannesburg East education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 28 other primary schools in Midrand.
School fees
Mikateka Primary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Mikateka Primary School for 2027?
Tuition at Mikateka Primary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q2) by the Department of Basic Education in the Johannesburg East district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 010 065 0459 for specifics.
Is Mikateka Primary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Mikateka Primary School is officially a no-fee school (Q2), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Johannesburg East district. No tuition is charged to any of its 2,508 learners.
What is the quintile of Mikateka Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q2 public primary school (Grades R–7) in the Johannesburg East district, Mikateka Primary School is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Mikateka Primary School, families in Gauteng apply via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Mikateka Primary School. The exact Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) process in the Johannesburg East education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Mikateka Primary School
Call 010 065 0459 to confirm whether Mikateka Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Mikateka Primary School as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Mikateka Primary School is a no-fee school (Q2), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Mikateka Primary School.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Mikateka Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to Mikateka Primary School for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Mikateka Primary School as a preferred school. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Mikateka Primary School via phone 010 065 0459.
What documents do I need to apply at Mikateka Primary School?
Mikateka Primary School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Mikateka Primary School (phone 010 065 0459) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.