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Caledon Preparatory School

Private primary school · College Hill, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Caledon Preparatory School, a private primary school serving College Hill, Kariega. Around 121 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Caledon Preparatory School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Caledon Preparatory School is a private primary school in College Hill, Kariega. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

121
Learners
10
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Caledon Preparatory School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Caledon Preparatory School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Caledon Preparatory School, 2,290 compared with 121; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caledon Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Caledon Preparatory School, 1,736 compared with 121; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caledon Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Caledon Preparatory School, 1,668 compared with 121; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caledon Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Caledon Preparatory School, 1,655 compared with 121; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caledon Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Caledon Preparatory School, 1,606 compared with 121; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

Zooming into Kariega, here are 5 other schools to compare against Caledon Preparatory School.

  • Uitenhage Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Caledon Preparatory School, 1,338 compared with 121; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against Caledon Preparatory School's 121; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caledon Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Caledon Preparatory School, 1,249 compared with 121; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caledon Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Caledon Preparatory School, 1,233 compared with 121; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caledon Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Caledon Preparatory School, 1,215 compared with 121; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
7 High Street, College Hill, Kariega, 6229
Postal
Avenue, Mosel, 6229
Telephone
041 992 3540
EMIS number
200101023

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Caledon Preparatory School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Caledon Preparatory School directly, on 041 992 3540, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Caledon Preparatory School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Caledon Preparatory School the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for Caledon Preparatory School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Kariega besides Caledon Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Caledon Preparatory School?
Caledon Preparatory School reported 121 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Caledon Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Caledon Preparatory School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Caledon Preparatory School a public or private school?
Caledon Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Caledon Preparatory School?
You can call 041 992 3540. It is located at 7 High Street, College Hill, Kariega, 6229.
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