The Browns' School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About The Browns' School
Situated in an not specified part of Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, The Browns' School functions as a public special needs education school within the Pinetown education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 355 learners with a teaching staff of 41, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 9:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
The Browns' 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
The Browns' 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, The Browns' School reported a total enrollment of 355 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, 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
The Browns' School is situated in Pinetown, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Kwasanti circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 28 Marianridge Drive, Pinetown, Ashwood, 3600. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X04, Ashwood, 3600.
Curriculum & Academics
The Browns' School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a cerebral palsy,autism,severe learning problems, ap curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
The Browns' School 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 KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at The Browns' 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
28 Marianridge Drive, Pinetown, Ashwood, 3600
Postal
Private Bag X04, Ashwood, 3600
Phone
+27 31 700 3535Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500112702
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.