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Brenthurst Primary School

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

In Brakpan, Brenthurst Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,028 learners.

Brenthurst Primary School

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

Brenthurst Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Brakpan. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,028
Learners
44
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Founded 16 January 1935 as Brakpan Junior School with 197 pupils and 4 teachers; officially opened 12 August 1936 as Brenthurst Junior School. Now has over 1,000 learners and 54 staff, led by principal Dr Razia Ghanchi-Badasie since 2006. The school closed temporarily twice in its history due to public health crises -- as an auxiliary hospital during a November 1945 typhoid outbreak, and again during an April 1948 polio epidemic. School motto/ethos is 'Real Proud'.
  • The school's own website lists its address as 19 Lapping Road, Brenthurst, Brakpan, 1541, with landline (011) 740-0207, and offers a D6 Communicator parent-communication app.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Brenthurst 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 Brenthurst Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Brenthurst Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Brenthurst Primary School's 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brenthurst Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brenthurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brenthurst Primary School, 1,895 compared with 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brenthurst Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brenthurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brenthurst Primary School, 1,843 compared with 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brenthurst Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brenthurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brenthurst Primary School, 1,827 compared with 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brenthurst Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brenthurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brenthurst Primary School, 1,823 compared with 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brenthurst Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brenthurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Brakpan

Zooming into Brakpan, here are 5 other schools to compare against Brenthurst Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Brenthurst Primary School's 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brenthurst Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brenthurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brenthurst Primary School, 1,895 compared with 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brenthurst Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brenthurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brenthurst Primary School, 1,843 compared with 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brenthurst Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brenthurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brenthurst Primary School, 1,827 compared with 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brenthurst Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brenthurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Je Malepe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,725 learners against Brenthurst Primary School's 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brenthurst Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brenthurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Brenthurst Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Brenthurst 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
19, Lapping Road, Brenthurst, Brakpan, Brakpan
Postal
Po Box 1006 Brakpan 1540
Telephone
063 203 0343
EMIS number
700310227
Online

Website and social media

mail16013.wixsite.com
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Brenthurst 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 Brenthurst Primary School directly, on 063 203 0343, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Brenthurst 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 Brenthurst Primary School the best school in Brakpan?
No matric pass rate is on record for Brenthurst 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 Brenthurst Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Tsakane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Brenthurst Primary School?
Brenthurst Primary School reported 1,028 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Brenthurst Primary School?
Yes, Brenthurst 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 Brenthurst Primary School a public or private school?
Brenthurst Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Brenthurst Primary School?
You can call 063 203 0343. It is located at 19, Lapping Road, Brenthurst, Brakpan, Brakpan.
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