Admissions

We'd love to welcome your family.

The overall principle of admission to Mount Zion Primary School (MZPS) is "Will the child take full advantage of the educational experiences offered by the school.

The process

Process for application

All new parents will be notified via adverts, open days (future), email that the application period is open. Parents are required to complete the application form and provide all documents as stipulated by the WCED.

Enquire & book a visit

Complete the short enquiry form below or call our Admissions office. We'll invite you to an Open Morning or a private campus tour so you can feel the place for yourself.

Submit an application

Once you've visited, complete the formal application form and pay the non-refundable application fee of R 750. You'll need your child's birth certificate, latest report and immunisation record.

Assessment & interview

Your child is warmly invited to a play-based assessment morning (Foundation) or a short academic baseline (Grade 4+), followed by a family interview with the Head of Phase.

Offer & enrolment

Successful families receive a written offer of a place. To accept, return the signed enrolment contract with the acceptance deposit, which is credited against your first term's fees.

Important dates

Key dates for 2027 entry

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2027 applications Grade R – 9 places
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07 Jun 2026
Open Morning 08:30 · book in advance
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31 Jul 2026
Application deadline 2027 academic year
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Aug – Sep 2026
Assessments & interviews By invitation
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10 Oct 2026
Offers released Acceptance within 14 days
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Fees

2026 Annual Tuition Fees

Fees are reviewed annually. The amounts below are for the 2026 academic year. All fees include core textbooks and in-curriculum excursions.

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Grade Notes Annual fee
Grade R (Reception) Foundation Phase · half- and full-day options R 68,400
Grade 1 – 3 Foundation Phase R 89,600
Grade 4 – 6 Intermediate Phase · includes device programme R 104,200
Grade 7 – 9 Senior Phase R 118,900

* Fees may be paid annually (4% discount), termly, or monthly by debit order (Jan–Oct). Aftercare, transport, private music tuition and tour costs are billed separately.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about fees and admissions.

Tuition, core textbooks, the device programme (Grade 4+), most in-curriculum excursions and access to after-school clubs. Optional extras such as private music tuition, away-tour costs and aftercare are billed separately.
Yes. A limited number of means-tested bursaries and academic, sporting and arts scholarships are available each year. Applications open in March for the following year — please indicate your interest on the enquiry form.
Fees may be settled annually (with a 4% discount), termly, or over ten monthly debit-order instalments from January to October.
No. There's is no sibling discount offered.
Take the first step

Enquire about a place

Fill in the form and our Admissions team will be in touch within one working day.