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Fort Brown Primary School

Public primary school · Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Fort Brown Primary School, a public primary school serving Grahamstown. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Fort Brown Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Fort Brown Primary School is a public primary school in Grahamstown. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

51
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Fort Brown Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

Here is how Fort Brown Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sarah Baartman district.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fort Brown Primary School, 1,897 compared with 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fort Brown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fort Brown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,751 learners against Fort Brown Primary School's 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fort Brown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fort Brown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Fort Brown Primary School, 1,653 compared with 51; is a public combined school, a different phase than Fort Brown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fort Brown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Fort Brown Primary School, 1,514 compared with 51, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Fort Brown Primary School's 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fort Brown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fort Brown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Grahamstown

Zooming into Grahamstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against Fort Brown Primary School.

  • Nombulelo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fort Brown Primary School, 895 compared with 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fort Brown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fort Brown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fort Brown Primary School, 858 compared with 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fort Brown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fort Brown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mary Waters Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 854 learners against Fort Brown Primary School's 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fort Brown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fort Brown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsika Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fort Brown Primary School, 827 compared with 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fort Brown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fort Brown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Dickerson Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 757 learners against Fort Brown Primary School's 51, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Fort Brown Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Fort Brown Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Fort Brown Farm, Grahamstown, 6139
Postal
Fort Brown Primary, Grahamstown, Grahamstown, 6139
Telephone
084 813 5927
EMIS number
200100226

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fort Brown 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 Fort Brown Primary School directly, on 084 813 5927, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fort Brown 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 Fort Brown Primary School the best school in Grahamstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Fort Brown 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 Grahamstown besides Fort Brown Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Grahamstown, including Nombulelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Fort Brown Primary School?
Fort Brown Primary School reported 51 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Fort Brown Primary School?
No. Fort Brown Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Fort Brown Primary School a public or private school?
Fort Brown Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fort Brown Primary School?
You can call 084 813 5927. It is located at Fort Brown Farm, Grahamstown, 6139.
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