Mayfair Convent
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South
About Mayfair Convent
Serving the Johannesburg community in Gauteng, Mayfair Convent operates as a independent primary school. The school is administered under the Johannesburg South education district. In 2025, the school reported 161 learners and 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 15:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Mayfair Convent 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
Mayfair Convent 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, Mayfair Convent reported a total enrollment of 161 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
Mayfair Convent is situated in Johannesburg (Mayfair), 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: 13, Somerset Street, Mayfair, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 45010 Mayfair 2108.
Curriculum & Academics
Mayfair Convent is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mayfair Convent was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Mayfair Convent 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
13, Somerset Street, Mayfair, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 45010 Mayfair 2108
Phone
+27 11 839 3459Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700130948
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.