Brailsford Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Brailsford Primary School
Based in Sunford. Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, Brailsford Primary School is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Pinetown education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 624 learners with a teaching staff of 19, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Brailsford Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Brailsford 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
Brailsford 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, Brailsford Primary School reported a total enrollment of 624 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Brailsford Primary School is situated in Sunford. Phoenix, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Phoenix Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 57 Brailsford Avenue, Sunford Phoenix, 4068. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 60376, Phoenix, Durban, 4068.
Curriculum & Academics
Brailsford Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Brailsford 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 Brailsford 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
57 Brailsford Avenue, Sunford Phoenix, 4068
Postal
P.o. Box 60376, Phoenix, Durban, 4068
Phone
+27 31 507 1693Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500112073
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.