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Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School
Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School is a public primary school in Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 2 442 learners and 64 educators, about 38.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 2 442 |
| Educators (2025) | 64 |
| Learners per educator | 38.2 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 4% of 168 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400080 |
Address and location
| Street address | 496, Falcon & Riet Duiker, Rabie Ridge, Midrand, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O 17855 Rabie Ridge 1688 |
| Suburb / area | Midrand |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800080 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School
Is Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School a public or private school?
Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
How many learners are at Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School?
2 442 learners and 64 educators (about 38.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 4% of 168 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400080.
Where is Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School?
496, Falcon & Riet Duiker, Rabie Ridge, Midrand, Johannesburg. It is in Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 010 054 6557.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.