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The Mossie Primary School
Forest Hill, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The Mossie Primary School is a public primary school in Forest Hill, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 871 learners and 27 educators, about 32.3 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 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 871 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 32.3 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 23% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400383 |
Address and location
| Street address | 40, Gantner, Forest Hill, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Suburb / area | Forest Hill |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800055 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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.
Questions about The Mossie Primary School
Is The Mossie Primary School a public or private school?
The Mossie Primary School is a public primary school.
Does The Mossie Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at The Mossie Primary School?
871 learners and 27 educators (about 32.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 23% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of The Mossie Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400383.
Where is The Mossie Primary School?
40, Gantner, Forest Hill, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Forest Hill, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 010 476 0898.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.