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Broadhurst Primary School

Botswana, Gaborone

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BWP 75,900
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1982
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Australian Curriculum
Taught languages French, Swahili, Sesotho
Typical class size 27
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Languages, Sport
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Broadhurst Primary School in Gaborone is a private, English-medium international school serving Botswana families seeking a British and Australian-curriculum education. The school delivers an Australian-based International Benchmark Test (IBT) program through IEB in partnership with ACER, assessing English, Mathematics and Science. The curriculum covers English, Mathematics and Science plus Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts, ICT, Setswana, French, Physical Education, Library, Learning Support, Occupational Therapy and Safety, Health and Environment. Thinking skills are embedded across learning using tools such as The Six Thinking Hats, Thinking Maps, Bloom's Taxonomy, Visible Thinking Routines, Growth Mindset and Habits of Mind. The school opened in 1982 and has grown to include a library, ICT lab, and sports facilities; it operates within ISASA and CHOPS networks and is part of the Thinking Schools South Africa and Thinking Maps initiatives. Extracurriculars include Football, Chess, Swimming and Cricket with activities, supporting holistic development in a caring environment.

The Essentials

Broadhurst Primary School has typical class sizes of 27, instruction in English.

Location
Broadhurst Primary School is located in Gaborone, Botswana. The campus sits on Plot 8578 Lenyaphiri Road, Gaborone, Botswana. Private Bag BR, 114 Gaborone serves as the postal address.

Stages
Primary (ages 5-10 years).

Additional learning support
Learning Support and Occupational Therapy are provided.

Country affiliation
Botswana
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a compulsory uniform. Girls wear a dress with badge on pocket, a hat, white socks, and black or navy shoes, plus a navy jersey with badge; boys wear a maize shirt with badge on pocket, grey shorts or long trousers, a navy jersey with badge, and a hat, with grey socks and black shoes. House colour T-shirts are worn during athletics practice sessions in the afternoon (Std 3–7), and the Physical Education kit includes a Broadhurst blue-collared shirt, Broadhurst shorts, and white socks; footwear is predominantly white takkies.

Food Options
The school has an on-site tuckshop operated under the Parents Teacher Association (PTA) and serves the student body, staff, and visitors; a tuckshop tender was published in November 2025 for a contract starting January 2026.

House System
The school groups students into houses. House colour T-shirts are worn during athletics practice sessions in the afternoon (Std 3–7).

Governance and Ownership
The school is affiliated with IEB, ISASA, Thinking-maps, TSSA, Thinking-Schools-Network, University of Exeter and ISAB.
Fees

Annual tuition at Broadhurst Primary School ranges from BWP 75,900 for 2026/27.

Application & one-off levies

- Application fee: BWP 250.00.
- Development levy (one-off, non-refundable): BWP 10,000.00.

Tuition — per year group and per term

- Tuition is charged per term at a single rate for primary-year groups (Reception/Grade R through Standard/Grade 7): BWP 25,300.00 per term. There is no separate term-rate listed by year group; the single term rate applies across the primary phase. Annual total (three terms) is BWP 75,900.00.

Available fee payment options and instalment plans

- Annual payment: full-year tuition payable in one payment. A prompt-payment discount of 5% applies when the annual fees are paid in advance by the stated deadline (discounted annual total shown as BWP 72,105.00).
- Single termly payment: BWP 25,300.00 due on or before the first day of school each term.
- Three-instalment option (per term split into three instalments): instalments of BWP 8,434.00, BWP 8,433.00 and BWP 8,433.00 (these three instalments total the term fee and are due across the specified dates for that term).
- Monthly instalments (direct debit available): monthly payments due by the last working day of each month across the stated 12-month schedule; example monthly amount shown is BWP 6,325.00 per month (totaling the annual tuition across the plan). Penalties may be applied for persistent late payment.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is payable per term in advance unless an approved instalment plan is used. Termly payments are due on or before the first day of school each term. Instalment dates must be observed; failure to pay by the due dates can lead to withdrawal of the instalment option and immediate demand for the outstanding balance and/or withdrawal of the pupil from classes. Standard 7 has a separate payment schedule requiring the year's fees to be cleared by the specified deadline (fees for Standard 7 must be cleared by the end of August under the listed schedule).

Banking details and how to submit payment

- Accepted payment methods: electronic bank transfer (EFT), cash, credit card, debit card and direct debit options. Parents are asked to send proof of bank transfers or references as required.
- Bank account details provided for electronic payment:
- Account name: Broadhurst Primary School
- Bank: ABSA
- Account number: 3079402
- Branch: ABSA, Government Enclave
- Branch code: 290267
- SWIFT: BARCBWGX
- Proof of payment should be emailed to bursar@broadhurstprimary.org.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day primary school and does not list boarding provision or boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Development levy and application fee are charged as listed above. Uniform is required; the school operates a uniform shop with published opening hours. Specific garment items are listed in the uniform regulations (school hat, school dress or maize shirt with badge, jumpers/jerseys, P.E. kit, swimming costume and cap, footwear guidance, etc.). Uniform prices are set via the school's uniform shop or suppliers and are not listed as fixed tuition items in the published fee schedule. School activities such as swimming, dance and drama are included in the school programme as listed; some optional services (for example private therapy or external tuition, after-school clubs, lunch, or transport where applicable) may carry separate charges when provided, and these items are not included in the term tuition line unless specifically stated otherwise.

Refund information

- The development levy is expressly non-refundable. No separate refundable deposit or broad refund schedule for tuition is listed in the published fees summary. Non-payment consequences are stated (withdrawal of instalment arrangements and possible withdrawal of the pupil).

Office and bursar contact details for payments and queries

- Bursar contact for payment queries and to send proof of payment: bursar@broadhurstprimary.org. Telephone contact for the school is +267 3971221. Office and uniform shop opening hours are published by the school.

Notes on penalties and obligations

- Late payment or failure to meet instalment dates may result in penalties and/or withdrawal of the child from classes until outstanding amounts are cleared; the school reserves the right to withdraw instalment options if payments are not made on time. Instalment options and deadlines are not negotiable.
Academics

Broadhurst Primary School teaches British Curriculum, Australian Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school delivers an Australian-based International Benchmark Test (IBT) program through IEB membership in partnership with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). The IBTs assess English, Mathematics and Science and are used globally. Benchmark tests were introduced in 2009 for Standards 3 and 6, and Standard 7 benchmark tests were introduced in 2015. The curriculum covers Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts, ICT, English, Mathematics, Science, Setswana, French, Physical Education, Library, Learning Support, Occupational Therapy, and Safety, Health and Environment. Thinking Skills are taught using tools such as The Six Thinking Hats, Thinking Maps, Bloom's Taxonomy, Visible Thinking Routines (VTRs), Growth Mindset and Habits of Mind.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school creates a caring, collaborative learning environment in which every child reaches their potential and has the courage to make a difference.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support and Occupational Therapy are provided.

Safeguarding
Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) governs safeguarding and student safety and well-being as part of the school's approach.
Parent Experience

History
Broadhurst Primary School (Pty) Ltd was set up as a private company in 1981 and opened in 1982 under the first Headteacher, Mandy Watson. The school was conceived and built by Anglo American Botswana (Services) (Ambot), with debentures issued to private companies in Botswana to fund capital projects. Major founder members included Debswana Diamond Company, Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB) and De Beers Global Sightholders Sales, which guaranteed support at opening and continue their involvement. Broadhurst Primary School is a private, international English-medium school and is a member of the Independent Schools' Association of South Africa (ISASA) and the Conference of Heads of Private Schools of Botswana (CHOPS); it is a Thinking Schools South Africa Network School member and Proudly a Thinking Maps School. From 1982 to 2019 the school expanded from a single building block to additional facilities, including a hall (1987), a computer centre (1989), a library (2002) and a sports pavilion (1999), with staff housing added in 1996; the sixth Head Teacher, Mrs Angela Warwick, started in 2019.

Community
The school is located in Gaborone, Botswana at Plot 8578 Lenyaphiri Road, Gaborone, Private Bag BR 114. It presents itself as The Leading Thinking School, delivering progressive, holistic education and applying Thinking Tools to develop thinking and learning. The school emphasises a caring, collaborative environment where every child reaches their potential and has the courage to make a difference. Community life is active, with events and initiatives showcased in Latest News, including Botswana Sustainability Week, a Junior Golf Clinic, Colour Run and other activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that oversees the on-site tuckshop. In November 2025, the PTA announced a tender process for the Tuckshop, specifying that the tuckshop is located on Broadhurst premises and serves the student body, parents, teachers and visitors, with the contract commencing at the start of the first term on 14 January 2026 and concluding with the holidays in December 2027. The operator will inspect the premises and equipment with the PTA and operate the tuckshop under the PTA's auspices, subject to guidelines and the rules of Broadhurst Primary School and the PTA. A tender document for 2026 is available for download.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Leading Thinking School in Botswana creates a caring, collaborative environment where every child can grow and develop. The work in class is differentiated so that children learn at their own levels. A grand reopening of the newly renovated computer lab enhances ICT teaching. The library is envisioned as a resource centre, and Learning Support and Safety, Health and Environment services support students.

Academic Facilities
The school uses IEB benchmark tests delivered in partnership with ACER to assess English, Mathematics and Science. Its curriculum includes Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts, ICT, English, Mathematics, Science, Setswana, French and Physical Education. The Library is described as a resource centre and the ICT lab has been renovated. Learning Support, Occupational Therapy and Safety, Health and Environment provide additional student support.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Football, Chess, Swimming and Cricket are listed as school activities. There are additional activities available beyond these offerings, as indicated by the View More option. These activities support a holistic approach to student development.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Broadhurst Primary is the Leading Thinking School in Botswana. It uses a thinking-based approach to learning in a caring, collaborative environment that helps every child reach their potential. Thinking Tools and methodologies develop critical thinkers who are reflective and responsive to global changes. It uses Australian-based International Benchmark Tests (IBT) via ACER to assess English, Mathematics and Science; testing began in 2009 for Standards 3 and 6, with Standard 7 added in 2015.

Social & Hobbies
Football, Chess, Swimming and Cricket are activities offered. They support social interaction and teamwork.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Football, Swimming and Cricket are sports that support fitness and wellbeing. Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) is part of the school's program.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English, Setswana and French.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Application form: The BPS Admission Application Form is downloadable from the Admissions section. It is for Standard Year and Term and requests the child's personal details (name, surname, date of birth, gender, nationality, home language) as well as current school and guardian contact information. A recent passport photograph of the child must be attached, and there is space to note any objection to the admission. The form also collects information about siblings and the parents/guardians. 2. Registration fee and validity: The application is valid only on payment of a registration fee of P250.00 to Broadhurst Primary School (PTY) Ltd and the receipt of an official receipt. The registration fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee admission. The payment must accompany the application. 3. Application validity period: Applications (except for Reception) are valid for three years. If a place is not available after three years, parents must re-apply. If a place is offered, a once-off enrolment fee is payable. 4. Required documents: A birth certificate must be submitted at the time of application. For admission to Standards, other than Reception, a copy of the most recent school report must be provided. The form requires attaching the birth certificate and the previous school report. 5. Transfers and consent: In transfers between schools, Broadhurst reserves the right to contact the other school for relevant information. The applicant must sign and date the form to indicate agreement to abide by the requirements above, including providing a date and signature.
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