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Clifton School

Private combined school, combined school specialisation · Morningside, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Kwakangela circuit)

Clifton School is a private combined school based in Morningside. It currently teaches around 851 learners.

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

In Morningside, Clifton School operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

851
Learners
96
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Combined School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Clifton 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 School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Clifton School's 851; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clifton School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Clifton School's 851; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Clifton School, 1,912 compared with 851; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Clifton School, 1,897 compared with 851; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Clifton School, 1,887 compared with 851; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
102 Lamert Road, Durban, Berea, 4001
Postal
Post Office, Durban, 4001
Telephone
031 312 2147
Website
cliftonschool.co.za
Email
clifton@cliftonschool.co.za
EMIS number
500117401

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Clifton 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 School directly, on 031 312 2147 or by email at clifton@cliftonschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Clifton 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Clifton School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Clifton School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Clifton School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Clifton School?
Clifton School reported 851 learners and 96 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 School?
Yes. As a private school, Clifton 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.
What are Clifton School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Clifton School.
Is Clifton School a public or private school?
Clifton School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Clifton School?
You can call 031 312 2147 or email clifton@cliftonschool.co.za. It is located at 102 Lamert Road, Durban, Berea, 4001.