Maphanzela Primary School
Alberton, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South
About Maphanzela Primary School
As a public school, Maphanzela Primary School provides primary school education to learners in Alberton, Gauteng. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni South education district. The 2025 school year recorded 891 learners taught by 24 educators, achieving a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maphanzela Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Maphanzela Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Maphanzela Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Maphanzela Primary School reported a total enrollment of 891 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Maphanzela Primary School is situated in Alberton (Alberton), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni South education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1087, Tshabalala, Thokoza, Alberton. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 67 Thokoza 1421.
Curriculum & Academics
Maphanzela Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maphanzela Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Maphanzela Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1087, Tshabalala, Thokoza, Alberton
Alberton, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 67 Thokoza 1421
Phone
+27 11 860 6908Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700340885
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.