Laerskool Brandvlei
Brandvlei, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)
About Laerskool Brandvlei
In the rural area of Brandvlei, Northern Cape, Laerskool Brandvlei operates as a public primary school within the Namakwa (nmk) education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 539 learners with a teaching staff of 20, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Brandvlei is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Laerskool Brandvlei 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 Brandvlei 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, Laerskool Brandvlei reported a total enrollment of 539 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Laerskool Brandvlei is situated in Brandvlei, 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 Hantam Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 13 Voortrekker Street Brandvlei, 8915. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 45 Brandvlei 8915.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Brandvlei is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Brandvlei 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 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 Laerskool Brandvlei 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
13 Voortrekker Street Brandvlei, 8915
Brandvlei, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 45 Brandvlei 8915
Phone
+27 54 603 0226Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300034205
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.