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Brakpan Primary School

Public primary school · Brakpan, Brakpan, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (4 circuit)

Brakpan Primary School is a public primary school based in Brakpan. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,334 learners.

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

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

1,334
Learners
46
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Brakpan 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 Brakpan Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Brakpan Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brakpan Primary School, 1,918 compared with 1,334; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brakpan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brakpan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Brakpan Primary School's 1,334; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brakpan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brakpan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Brakpan Primary School, at 1,843 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brakpan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brakpan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Brakpan Primary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,334; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brakpan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brakpan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Brakpan Primary School, at 1,823 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brakpan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brakpan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Brakpan

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brakpan Primary School, 1,918 compared with 1,334; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brakpan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brakpan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Brakpan Primary School's 1,334; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brakpan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brakpan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Brakpan Primary School, at 1,843 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brakpan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brakpan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Brakpan Primary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,334; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brakpan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brakpan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Je Malepe Secondary School is a similar size to Brakpan Primary School, with 1,725 learners against 1,334; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brakpan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brakpan 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 Brakpan Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Brakpan 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
37, Stoffberg Avenue, Brakpan, Brakpan, Brakpan
Postal
P.o. Box 46 Brakpan 1541
Telephone
011 740 0900
EMIS number
700310623

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Brakpan 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 Brakpan Primary School directly, on 011 740 0900, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Brakpan 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 Brakpan Primary School the best school in Brakpan?
No matric pass rate is on record for Brakpan 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 Brakpan besides Brakpan Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Tsakane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Brakpan Primary School?
Brakpan Primary School reported 1,334 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Brakpan Primary School?
Yes, Brakpan 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 Brakpan Primary School a public or private school?
Brakpan Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Brakpan Primary School?
You can call 011 740 0900. It is located at 37, Stoffberg Avenue, Brakpan, Brakpan, Brakpan.
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