Hoërskool Brandwag

Uitenhage, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela

Public Secondary School Q5

About Hoërskool Brandwag

Serving the Uitenhage community in Eastern Cape, Hoërskool Brandwag operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Nelson Mandela education district. In 2025, the school reported 850 learners and 36 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Hoërskool Brandwag is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Hoërskool Brandwag 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

Hoërskool Brandwag 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Hoërskool Brandwag reported a total enrollment of 850 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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

Hoërskool Brandwag is situated in Uitenhage (Mosel), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Sundays River Valley Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: Hoogstraat 8, Mosel, Uitenhage, 6230. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag 62, Uitenhage, 6230.

Curriculum & Academics

Hoërskool Brandwag is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Hoërskool Brandwag was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hoërskool Brandwag 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

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Address

Hoogstraat 8, Mosel, Uitenhage, 6230

Uitenhage, Eastern Cape

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Postal

Private Bag 62, Uitenhage, 6230

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 850
Educators 36

Learner:Educator Ratio

24:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictNelson Mandela

EMIS Number

200100312

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.