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Clarendon Preparatory School

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

In Selborne, East London, Clarendon Preparatory School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 434 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Clarendon Preparatory School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Clarendon Preparatory School is a public primary school serving families in and around Selborne, East London. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

434
Learners
29
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Clarendon Preparatory School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Clarendon Preparatory School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Clarendon Preparatory School's 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarendon Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clarendon Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Clarendon Preparatory School, 2,087 compared with 434; is a public combined school, a different phase than Clarendon Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clarendon Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Clarendon Preparatory School, 2,067 compared with 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarendon Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clarendon Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Clarendon Preparatory School's 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarendon Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clarendon Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Clarendon Preparatory School's 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarendon Preparatory School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Clarendon Preparatory School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Clarendon Preparatory School's 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarendon Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clarendon Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Clarendon Preparatory School, 2,067 compared with 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarendon Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clarendon Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Clarendon Preparatory School's 434; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clarendon Preparatory School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Clarendon Preparatory School's 434, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Clarendon Preparatory School, 1,372 compared with 434, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Clarendon Preparatory School for 2027

Because Clarendon Preparatory School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Cheltenham Road, Selborne, East London, 5241
Postal
Selborne, 5201
Telephone
043 722 4601
EMIS number
200200090

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Clarendon 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 Clarendon Preparatory School directly, on 043 722 4601, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Clarendon 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 Clarendon Preparatory School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Clarendon Preparatory 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 Preparatory 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 Preparatory School?
Clarendon Preparatory School reported 434 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Preparatory School?
Yes, Clarendon Preparatory 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 Preparatory School a public or private school?
Clarendon Preparatory School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Clarendon Preparatory School?
You can call 043 722 4601. It is located at Cheltenham Road, Selborne, East London, 5241.
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