Laerskool Brakpan-oos
Brakpan, Gauteng · Gauteng East
About Laerskool Brakpan-oos
As a public primary school, Laerskool Brakpan-oos provides education to learners in Brakpan, Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Gauteng East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 605 learners were enrolled, taught by 25 educators at a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Brakpan-oos is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Laerskool Brakpan-oos 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
Laerskool Brakpan-oos 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, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Laerskool Brakpan-oos reported a total enrollment of 605 learners with a teaching staff of 25 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
Laerskool Brakpan-oos is situated in Brakpan (Brakpan), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng East education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 33, C/o Wenden- & Medeleystreets, Brakpan. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 243 Brakpan 1540.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Brakpan-oos is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Brakpan-oos was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Brakpan-oos 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
33, C/o Wenden- & Medeleystreets, Brakpan
Brakpan, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 243 Brakpan 1540
Phone
+27 11 740 9630Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700310458
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.