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Private primary school
Mary Help of Christians Primary School
Booysens, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Mary Help of Christians Primary School is a private primary school in Booysens, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 159 learners and 9 educators, about 17.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private primary schools in Gauteng (248 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 159 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 17.7 (province average 16) Fewer learners per educator than 29% of 355 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400317 |
Address and location
| Street address | 53, Melvill Street, Booysens, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 1410 Southdale 2135 |
| Suburb / area | Booysens |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800124 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Mary Help of Christians Primary School
Is Mary Help of Christians Primary School a public or private school?
Mary Help of Christians Primary School is a private primary school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Mary Help of Christians Primary School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at Mary Help of Christians Primary School?
159 learners and 9 educators (about 17.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 29% of 355 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Mary Help of Christians Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400317.
Where is Mary Help of Christians Primary School?
53, Melvill Street, Booysens, Johannesburg. It is in Booysens, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 011 433 0220.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.