Public primary school

Brakfontein Ek Primêre Skool

Hessequa Nu, Witsand, Western Cape

Brakfontein Ek Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Hessequa Nu, Witsand, Western Cape, in the Eden and Central Kar education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 51 learners and 2 educators, about 25.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)51
Educators (2025)2
Learners per educator25.5 (province average 30.9)
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number121357413

Address and location

Street addressA50 Farm Brakfontein Riversdale 6670
Postal addressPosbus 294 Riversdal Unknown 6670
Suburb / areaHessequa Nu
TownWitsand
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtEden and Central Kar
Circuit1
MunicipalityHessequa
Ward10402003
Former departmentHouse of Representatives(HOR)

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.