Laerskool Brandvlei
Brandvlei, Northern Cape
Public high school
Brandvlei Intermediêre Skool
Brandvlei, Northern Cape
Brandvlei Intermediêre Skool is a public high school in Brandvlei, Northern Cape, in the Namakwa (NMK) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 194 learners and 8 educators, about 24.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Northern Cape (724 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 85.0% of its 20 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.0% of the school's 20 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Northern Cape average of 87.8%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Northern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 16 | 66.7% | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 21 | 18 | 85.7% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 20 | 17 | 85.0% | 87.8% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 194 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 24.3 (province average 27) |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300034302 |
Address and location
| Street address | 191 Christians Street Brandvlei, 8915 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 148 Brandvlei 8915 |
| Town | Brandvlei |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Namakwa (NMK) |
| Municipality | Hantam Local Municipality |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Northern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Other schools in Brandvlei
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.