Braemar Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Braemar Primary School
As a public primary school, Braemar Primary School provides education to learners in Braemar, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ugu education district. For the 2025 academic year, 176 learners were enrolled, taught by 10 educators at a ratio of 18:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Braemar Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Braemar Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Braemar 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, Braemar Primary School reported a total enrollment of 176 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Braemar Primary School is situated in Braemar, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Braemar circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umdoni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 690 D Off Provincial Road, Port Shepstone, 4200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 10611, Umzinto, 4200.
Curriculum & Academics
Braemar Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Braemar 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Braemar 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
690 D Off Provincial Road, Port Shepstone, 4200
Postal
P.o. Box 10611, Umzinto, 4200
Phone
+27 65 828 1153Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500111999
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.