ADMISSIONS:
Please note that the admissions period for 2025 is currently closed. For urgent relocation applications, please send a detailed email to admissions@brooklynprimary.co.za so that we can advise on capacity.
GRADE 1 APPLICATIONS 2026:
24 July 2025 to 29 August 2025 on https://www.gdeadmissions.gov.za/
All applications for Grade 1 learners are processed through the Gauteng Department of Education’s Online Admissions Application System only. For enquiries, please visit your nearest District office, or contact the DBE on 0800 000 789, WhatsApp on 060 891 0361 or email on gdeinfo@gauteng.gov.za. For assistance with the DBE online system and the application process, applicants may also make use of the DBE walk in centres.
For information regarding the document requirements for Grade 1 applications please click http://Checklist-Grade-1-2026.pdf.
INNER GRADE APPLICATIONS (GRADE R AND GRADE 2 to 7):
Grade R and 2 to 7 applications for the 2026 academic year will commence later this year (September 2025). Please visit our website from July 2025, when we are expected to publish the dates. All applications are made ONLINE ONLY, and no forms are available to be handed out at the school. Application links and more detailed information will be available when the school opens our online applications here in Term 3.
For information regarding the document requirements for Grade R and 2 to 7 applications please click Checklist-2026.pdf
Please note that we experience extremely high call volumes during the admissions period. For any queries or assistance, please rather send an email to admissions@brooklynprimary.co.za so that we can attend to you as quickly as possible. Also, please note that our switchboard will be off, in the event of a power failure at the school.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
- 01 January New Year’s Day
- 21 March Human Rights Day
- 18 April Good Friday
- 21 April Family Day
- 27 April Freedom Day
- 28 April Freedom Day Observed
- 29 April Special School Holiday
- 30 April Special School Holiday
- 01 May Workers’ Day
- 02 May Special School Holiday
- 16 June Youth Day
- 09 August National Women’s Day
- 24 September Heritage Day
- 16 December Day of Reconciliation
- 25 December Christmas Day
- 26 December Day of Goodwill
SCHOOL FEE STRUCTURE
OFFICE HOURS
- Monday – Thursday: 07:00 – 15:00
- Friday: 07:00 – 14:30
SCHOOL HOURS
- Monday – Friday
- Grade R – 3 : 7:30 – 13:30
- Grade 4 – 7 : 7:30 – 13:45
EXTRA-MURALS: TERM 2
SCHOOL TERMS FOR 2025
Term 1
Open: 15 January
Close: 28 March
Open: 08 April
Close: 27 June
Open: 22 July
Close: 03 October
Open: 13 October
Close: 10 December
Welcome to Brooklyn School
Contact Details
We strive to provide learners with a broad-based Education in accordance with the Act, reflecting the values, needs and aspirations of the Community which it serves. Brooklyn School upholds values and principles, while recognizing and protecting Freedom of Religion. We advance English as the Official Language and medium of instruction at the school.
Brooklyn School believes in upholding, protecting and advancing Teaching and Academic standards in order to achieve the highest level of Education and Moral standards in a Liberal Educational Environment, allowing each learner the opportunity to reach his/her full potential.
head.pa@brooklynprimary.co.za
279 Murray Street, Brooklyn, 0181
Monday - Thursday: 07:00 - 15:00
Friday: 07:00 – 14:30
Our vision is to create an institution of academic excellence that also recognises
the value of sport and culture in promoting personal growth and unity within diversity
Our Mission statement
To provide facilities for and encourage participation of learners in Sport, Cultural and Extra-Curricular activities as an integral part of the education of learners.
To strive to in still in learners Pride in themselves, the School and the Community which it serves.
To develop Responsibility and Accountability amongst all stakeholders.
To create Constructive Partnership with all stakeholders.
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We take pride in achieving and upholding excellent academic standards due to the dedication of our educators.