Brookfield Combined School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Brookfield Combined School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Brookfield Combined 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
As a Q1 institution, Brookfield Combined School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Brookfield Combined 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, Brookfield Combined School reported a total enrollment of 53 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Brookfield Combined School is situated in Ladysmith, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Watersmeet circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 103 On Road, Brookfield Farm, Ladysmith, 3370. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2141, Ladysmith, 3370.
Curriculum & Academics
Brookfield Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Brookfield Combined 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 KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by farm and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Brookfield Combined 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
103 On Road, Brookfield Farm, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o. Box 2141, Ladysmith, 3370
Phone
+27 73 238 9017Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500112591
Department of Basic Education
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.