Ferdinand Brecher Primary
Steinkopf, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)
About Ferdinand Brecher Primary
With EMIS number 300031205, Ferdinand Brecher Primary is a public primary school located in Steinkopf, Northern Cape, operating within the Namakwa (nmk) district. The 2025 academic year saw 865 enrolled learners instructed by 33 educators, resulting in a ratio of 26:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ferdinand Brecher Primary is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Ferdinand Brecher Primary 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
Ferdinand Brecher Primary is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ferdinand Brecher Primary reported a total enrollment of 865 learners with a teaching staff of 33 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Ferdinand Brecher Primary is situated in Steinkopf, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Namakwa (nmk) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Namakwa District Municipality, under the Nama Khoi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 60 Brecher Steinkopf, 8244. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1 Steinkopf 8244.
Curriculum & Academics
Ferdinand Brecher Primary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ferdinand Brecher Primary was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ferdinand Brecher Primary 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
60 Brecher Steinkopf, 8244
Steinkopf, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1 Steinkopf 8244
Phone
+27 27 721 8952Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300031205
Department of Basic Education
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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.