Barrage Primary Farm School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Sedibeng West
About Barrage Primary Farm School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Barrage Primary Farm School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Barrage Primary Farm 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
Barrage Primary Farm School 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Barrage Primary Farm School reported a total enrollment of 295 learners with a teaching staff of 11 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
Barrage Primary Farm School is situated in Johannesburg (Vanderbijlpark), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng West education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sedibeng District Municipality, under the Emfuleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 577, Kaalplaats, Barrage, Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box Vanderbijlpark 1900.
Curriculum & Academics
Barrage Primary Farm School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Barrage Primary Farm School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Barrage Primary Farm 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
577, Kaalplaats, Barrage, Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box Vanderbijlpark 1900
Phone
+27 16 987 1787Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700320291
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.