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Brackenfell Primary School

Public primary school · Arauna, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (2 circuit)

In Arauna, City Of Cape Town, Brackenfell Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,599 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Brackenfell Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Brackenfell Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Arauna, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,599
Learners
59
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Brackenfell Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Brackenfell Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro East district with Brackenfell Primary School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to Brackenfell Primary School, with 2,037 learners against 1,599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brackenfell Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brackenfell Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Brackenfell Primary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,599, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is a similar size to Brackenfell Primary School, with 1,907 learners against 1,599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brackenfell Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brackenfell Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is a similar size to Brackenfell Primary School, with 1,797 learners against 1,599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brackenfell Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brackenfell Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bastion Primary School is a similar size to Brackenfell Primary School, with 1,790 learners against 1,599, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Brackenfell Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School sits in roughly the same size range as Brackenfell Primary School, at 2,089 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brackenfell Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to Brackenfell Primary School, with 2,037 learners against 1,599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brackenfell Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brackenfell Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Brackenfell Primary School, at 1,977 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Brackenfell Primary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,599, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Brackenfell Primary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,599, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Brackenfell Primary School for 2027

Brackenfell Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kerkstraat Brackenfell 7560
Postal
Kerkstraat Brackenfell Unknown 7560
Telephone
021 981 2147
Website
brackies.co.za
Email
admin@brackies.co.za
EMIS number
107309213

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Brackenfell Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Brackenfell Primary School directly, on 021 981 2147, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Brackenfell Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Brackenfell Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Brackenfell Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Brackenfell Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Brackenfell Primary School?
Brackenfell Primary School reported 1,599 learners and 59 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Brackenfell Primary School?
Yes, Brackenfell Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Brackenfell Primary School a public or private school?
Brackenfell Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Brackenfell Primary School?
You can call 021 981 2147. It is located at Kerkstraat Brackenfell 7560.
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