Overview
Mokgoba Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Etwatwa, Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,748 learners and is staffed by 52 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 34:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Gauteng East education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 4 other primary schools in Etwatwa.
School fees
Mokgoba 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 Mokgoba Primary School for 2027?
Tuition at Mokgoba Primary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q1) by the Department of Basic Education in the Gauteng East district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 010 065 3154 for specifics.
Is Mokgoba Primary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Mokgoba Primary School is officially a no-fee school (Q1), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Gauteng East district. No tuition is charged to any of its 1,748 learners.
What is the quintile of Mokgoba Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q1 public primary school (Grades R–7) in the Gauteng East district, Mokgoba Primary School is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.
How to apply
Mokgoba Primary School accepts applications via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Mokgoba Primary School in the Gauteng East education district. The steps and documents required for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are detailed below.
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Confirm availability with Mokgoba Primary School
Call 010 065 3154 to confirm whether Mokgoba 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 Mokgoba 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
Mokgoba Primary School is a no-fee school (Q1), 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 Mokgoba 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 Mokgoba Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to Mokgoba Primary School for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Mokgoba 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 Mokgoba Primary School via phone 010 065 3154.
What documents do I need to apply at Mokgoba Primary School?
Mokgoba 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 Mokgoba Primary School (phone 010 065 3154) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.