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Camden Preparatory School

Private primary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Camden Preparatory School, a private primary school serving Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 318 learners.

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

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

318
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Camden 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

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Camden Preparatory School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Camden Preparatory School, 3,591 compared with 318; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Camden Preparatory School, 2,896 compared with 318; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Camden Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Camden Preparatory School, 2,848 compared with 318; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Camden Preparatory School's 318; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Camden Preparatory School's 318; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Camden Preparatory School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Camden Preparatory School's 318; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Camden Preparatory School, 2,896 compared with 318; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Camden Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Camden Preparatory School's 318; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Camden Preparatory School's 318; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Camden Preparatory School, 2,848 compared with 318; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under 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
44, Queen Street, Malvern, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Telephone
011 201 4684
EMIS number
700401170
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Camden 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 Camden Preparatory School directly, on 011 201 4684, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Camden 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 Camden Preparatory School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Camden 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 Johannesburg besides Camden Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Camden Preparatory School?
Camden Preparatory School reported 318 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Camden Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Camden 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 Camden Preparatory School a public or private school?
Camden Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Camden Preparatory School?
You can call 011 201 4684. It is located at 44, Queen Street, Malvern, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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