Clifton school fees for 2025 range between R53,440 and R204,658 per year, depending on the grade, and whether your child is a day scholar or a boarder. Of course, a lot depends on the grade your child is in, whether you are paying termly or monthly, and whether your child stays in the boarding house.
Remember, Clifton is one of the top private boys’ schools with full boarding options, situated in Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal. That already tells you it’s not your average school. It comes with premium fees, premium facilities, and a premium education.
The school fees at Clifton Boys School (also known as Clifton Nottingham Road) are categorised based on grade level, boarding status, and whether you choose to pay annually, termly or monthly. We will explain these in the following sections.
Clifton School Fees per Grades 2025
Each grade category at Clifton School pays different tuition fees. These also include additional costs such as development levies, book charges, accident insurance, and an optional voluntary levy. Let us break it down properly for you:
Preparatory School Fees
| Grade | Annual Tuition Fee | Total Estimated Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 00 | R53,440 | R56,070 |
| Grade R | R79,800 | R82,858 |
| Grade 1 | R114,600 | R122,597 |
| Grades 2–3 | R125,680 | R134,314 |
| Grades 4–7 | R140,960 | R151,510 |
High School Fees (Grades 8–12)
| Grade | Tuition Fee | Total Estimated Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Grades 8–12 | R172,320 | R206,306 |
These amounts include:
- Development Levy (R1,069 – R28,453)
- Book Charge (R641 – R4,473)
- Accident Insurance (R920 – R1,060)
- Voluntary Levy (R5,380 across all grades)
Clifton School Fees for 2026 Estimation
In order to help parents and learners plan ahead, we have estimated the 2026 fees based on a 5% annual increase. Please note, this is just a projection for planning purposes:
| Grade | Estimated 2026 Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 00 | ±R56,112 |
| Grade R | ±R86,198 |
| Grade 1 | ±R120,330 |
| Grades 2–3 | ±R132,398 |
| Grades 4–7 | ±R159,586 |
| Grades 8–12 | ±R215,569 |
Boarding School Fees at Clifton
Clifton offers full boarding for boys from Grade 4 to Grade 12. This includes accommodation, meals, pastoral care, and laundry services.
| Boarding Fee per Year | R121,880 |
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Additional fees to keep in mind:
- Casual boarding: R730 per night (for day boys sleeping over occasionally)
- Termly Boarding Fee: R30,470
- Monthly Boarding Fee: R12,798
Other Important Fees
- Application Fee: R600 (non-refundable)
- Acceptance Fee (non-refundable, once-off):
- Grade 00: R4,500
- Grade R: R6,500
- Grade 1–7: R8,800
- Grade 8–12: R11,500
Extra Information to Know
- All school fees are due in advance on the first day of each term
- Interest will be charged on overdue accounts at prime + 2%
- Any extras like trips or additional activities will be billed via the KARRI App or added to your fee account
- A 33% discount is offered on tuition fees for the third and further siblings
- Grade 12 students pay an extra IEB exam fee of R9,164 in their matric year
For the full breakdown and Clifton’s fee policy, visit the Clifton School official website.