Mary Help Of Christians Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South
About Mary Help Of Christians Primary School
Operating as a independent institution, Mary Help Of Christians Primary School is a primary school located in Johannesburg within Gauteng. The school falls under the Johannesburg South education district. The 2025 school year recorded 159 learners taught by 9 educators, achieving a ratio of 18:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Mary Help Of Christians 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
Mary Help Of Christians Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Mary Help Of Christians Primary School reported a total enrollment of 159 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mary Help Of Christians Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Booysens), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg South education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 53, Melvill Street, Booysens, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: 1410 Southdale 2135.
Curriculum & Academics
Mary Help Of Christians Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mary Help Of Christians Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mary Help Of Christians 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
53, Melvill Street, Booysens, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
1410 Southdale 2135
Phone
+27 11 433 0220Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400317
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.