Brackenham Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Brackenham Primary School
With EMIS number 500111962, Brackenham Primary School is a public primary school located in Brackenham, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the King Cetshwayo district. The 2025 academic year saw 994 enrolled learners instructed by 32 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Brackenham Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Brackenham Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Brackenham Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Brackenham Primary School reported a total enrollment of 994 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Brackenham Primary School is situated in Brackenham, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Richards Bay circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umhlathuze Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 5664 Via Davallia, Brackenham, Richards Bay, 3900. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1282, Richards Bay, 3900.
Curriculum & Academics
Brackenham Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Brackenham Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Brackenham Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
5664 Via Davallia, Brackenham, Richards Bay, 3900
Postal
P.o. Box 1282, Richards Bay, 3900
Phone
+27 35 798 1207Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500111962
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.