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Clarendon Girls Primary School

Public primary school · Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Clarendon Girls Primary School is a public primary school based in Selborne, East London. The school's roll stands at roughly 445 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Clarendon Girls Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Selborne, East London, Clarendon Girls Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

445
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Clarendon Girls Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Clarendon Girls Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Clarendon Girls Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Clarendon Girls Primary School, 2,355 compared with 445; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarendon Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clarendon Girls Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Clarendon Girls Primary School's 445; is a public combined school, a different phase than Clarendon Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clarendon Girls Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Clarendon Girls Primary School's 445; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarendon Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clarendon Girls Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Clarendon Girls Primary School, 1,507 compared with 445; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarendon Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clarendon Girls Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Clarendon Girls Primary School, 1,440 compared with 445; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarendon Girls Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

And within East London itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Clarendon Girls Primary School, 2,355 compared with 445; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarendon Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clarendon Girls Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Clarendon Girls Primary School's 445; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarendon Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clarendon Girls Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Clarendon Girls Primary School, 1,440 compared with 445; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarendon Girls Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Clarendon Girls Primary School, 1,396 compared with 445, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Clarendon Girls Primary School's 445, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Clarendon Girls Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Clarendon Girls Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Cheltenham Road, Selborne, East London, 5201
Postal
5201
Telephone
043 735 1528
EMIS number
200200089

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Clarendon Girls Primary 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 Clarendon Girls Primary School directly, on 043 735 1528, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Clarendon Girls Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Clarendon Girls Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Clarendon Girls Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Clarendon Girls Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Clarendon Girls Primary School?
Clarendon Girls Primary School reported 445 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Clarendon Girls Primary School?
Yes, Clarendon Girls Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Clarendon Girls Primary School a public or private school?
Clarendon Girls Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Clarendon Girls Primary School?
You can call 043 735 1528. It is located at Cheltenham Road, Selborne, East London, 5201.
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