Mphe-Thuto Primary School

Mphe-Thuto Primary School is a public primary school in Ga Mogale, Mogale, Gauteng, in the Gauteng West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 906 learners and 29 educators, about 31.2 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	906
Educators (2025)	29
Learners per educator	31.2 (province average 30.1)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700252445

Address and location

Street address	40, Corner Koster Road and School Street, Magaliesburg, Ga Mogale, Mogale
Postal address	P.O Box 332 Magaliesburg 1791
Suburb / area	Ga Mogale
Town	Mogale
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Gauteng West
Circuit	5
Municipality	Mogale City Local Municipality
Ward	74801031
Former department	New Education Department

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.