Overview
Madibatlou Middle School is a public combined school (Grades R–12) located in Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 2,020 learners and is staffed by 59 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 34:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Ekurhuleni North education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 40 other combined schools in Midrand.
School fees
Madibatlou Middle School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public combined school (Grades R–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Madibatlou Middle School for 2027?
Tuition at Madibatlou Middle School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q1) by the Department of Basic Education in the Ekurhuleni North district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 011 206 8912 for specifics.
Is Madibatlou Middle School a no-fee school?
Yes, Madibatlou Middle School is officially a no-fee school (Q1), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Ekurhuleni North district. No tuition is charged to any of its 2,020 learners.
What is the quintile of Madibatlou Middle School and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q1 public combined school (Grades R–12) in the Ekurhuleni North district, Madibatlou Middle School is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.
How to apply
Applications to Madibatlou Middle School for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 are submitted via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Madibatlou Middle School in the Ekurhuleni North education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Gauteng.
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Confirm availability with Madibatlou Middle School
Call 011 206 8912 to confirm whether Madibatlou Middle School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Madibatlou Middle School as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Madibatlou Middle School is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Madibatlou Middle School.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Madibatlou Middle School for the next school year?
To apply to Madibatlou Middle School for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Madibatlou Middle School as a preferred school. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Madibatlou Middle School via phone 011 206 8912.
What documents do I need to apply at Madibatlou Middle School?
Madibatlou Middle School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Madibatlou Middle School (phone 011 206 8912) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.