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Brooklyn Primary School

Public primary school · Brooklyn, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (3 circuit)

Brooklyn Primary School is a public primary school based in Brooklyn, Pretoria. It currently teaches around 993 learners.

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

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

993
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Tshwane South district

Here is how Brooklyn Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane South district.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Brooklyn Primary School's 993, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Brooklyn Primary School's 993; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brooklyn Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brooklyn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Brooklyn Primary School's 993; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brooklyn Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brooklyn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Brooklyn Primary School, 2,176 compared with 993, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Brooklyn Primary School's 993, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Brooklyn Primary School, 2,668 compared with 993, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Brooklyn Primary School's 993, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Brooklyn Primary School's 993, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Brooklyn Primary School, 2,226 compared with 993, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Brooklyn Primary School's 993; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brooklyn Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn Primary School for 2027

Because Brooklyn Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
279, Murray Street, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Pretoria
Postal
35712 Menlo Park 0102
Telephone
012 460 3238
EMIS number
700210047
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn Primary School directly, on 012 460 3238, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Brooklyn 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 Pretoria besides Brooklyn Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Brooklyn Primary School?
Brooklyn Primary School reported 993 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Brooklyn Primary School?
Yes, Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn Primary School a public or private school?
Brooklyn Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Brooklyn Primary School?
You can call 012 460 3238. It is located at 279, Murray Street, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Pretoria.
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