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Clifton Preparatory School

Private primary school · Ndwedwe Rural, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Lions River circuit)

Clifton Preparatory School is a private primary school based in Ndwedwe Rural. Around 355 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Ndwedwe Rural, Clifton Preparatory School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

355
Learners
27
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Clifton Preparatory School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Clifton Preparatory School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Clifton Preparatory School.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Clifton Preparatory School's 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clifton Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Clifton Preparatory School, 1,825 compared with 355; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Clifton Preparatory School, 1,722 compared with 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clifton Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Clifton Preparatory School, 1,709 compared with 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clifton Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Clifton Preparatory School's 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clifton Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Loteni Road, Ndwedwe Rural, Ndwedwe, 4342
Postal
Private Bag X01, Nottingham Road, 3280
Telephone
033 263 6720
Website
cliftonnotties.org.za
Email
reception@cliftonprep.org.za
EMIS number
500117364

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Clifton 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 Clifton Preparatory School directly, on 033 263 6720, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Clifton Preparatory 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 Clifton Preparatory School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Clifton 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 Umgungundlovu besides Clifton Preparatory School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Clifton Preparatory School?
Clifton Preparatory School reported 355 learners and 27 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 Clifton Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Clifton 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 Clifton Preparatory School a public or private school?
Clifton Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Clifton Preparatory School?
You can call 033 263 6720. It is located at Loteni Road, Ndwedwe Rural, Ndwedwe, 4342.