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Brackenhurst Primary School

Public primary school · Alberton, Alberton, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (2 circuit)

Brackenhurst Primary School is a public primary school based in Alberton. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,528 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Brackenhurst Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Alberton, Brackenhurst Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,528
Learners
65
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Brackenhurst Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Brackenhurst Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Brackenhurst Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brackenhurst Primary School, 3,023 compared with 1,528; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brackenhurst Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brackenhurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Brackenhurst Primary School's 1,528, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Brackenhurst Primary School's 1,528, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Brackenhurst Primary School's 1,528, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Brackenhurst Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,528; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brackenhurst Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brackenhurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alberton

And within Alberton itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Brackenhurst Primary School's 1,528, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Brackenhurst Primary School, 2,316 compared with 1,528, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Edenpark Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Brackenhurst Primary School, at 2,068 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Encochoyini Primary School is a similar size to Brackenhurst Primary School, with 1,630 learners against 1,528, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Royal Schools Alberton Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Brackenhurst Primary School, at 1,575 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brackenhurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Brackenhurst Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Brackenhurst Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
10, Cnr Begonia And Jasmine Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton, Alberton
Postal
P O Box 145091 Bracken Gardens 1452
Telephone
011 900 1000
EMIS number
700340133

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Brackenhurst 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 Brackenhurst Primary School directly, on 011 900 1000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Brackenhurst Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Brackenhurst Primary School the best school in Alberton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Brackenhurst 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 Alberton besides Brackenhurst Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alberton, including Opelweg Primary School.
How big are the classes at Brackenhurst Primary School?
Brackenhurst Primary School reported 1,528 learners and 65 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Brackenhurst Primary School?
Yes, Brackenhurst 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 Brackenhurst Primary School a public or private school?
Brackenhurst Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Brackenhurst Primary School?
You can call 011 900 1000. It is located at 10, Cnr Begonia And Jasmine Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton, Alberton.
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