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Cordwalles Preparatory School

Private primary school · Town Hill, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Mkhambathi circuit)

Cordwalles Preparatory School is a private primary school in Town Hill. The school's roll stands at roughly 347 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Cordwalles Preparatory School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Town Hill, Cordwalles Preparatory School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

347
Learners
47
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Cordwalles 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 Cordwalles Preparatory School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umgungundlovu district with Cordwalles Preparatory School.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Cordwalles Preparatory School's 347; 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 Cordwalles Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cordwalles Preparatory School, 1,825 compared with 347; 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 Cordwalles Preparatory School, 1,722 compared with 347; 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 Cordwalles Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Cordwalles Preparatory School, 1,709 compared with 347; 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 Cordwalles 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 Cordwalles Preparatory School's 347; 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 Cordwalles 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
101 Old Howick Road, Town Hill, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
Private Bag X9063, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Telephone
033 342 3077
Website
cordwalles.co.za
Email
info@cordwalles.co.za
EMIS number
500118104

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cordwalles 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 Cordwalles Preparatory School directly, on 033 342 3077 or by email at headmaster@cordwalles.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cordwalles 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 Cordwalles Preparatory School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cordwalles 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 Cordwalles Preparatory School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Cordwalles Preparatory School?
Cordwalles Preparatory School reported 347 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Cordwalles Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Cordwalles 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 Cordwalles Preparatory School a public or private school?
Cordwalles Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Cordwalles Preparatory School?
You can call 033 342 3077 or email headmaster@cordwalles.co.za. It is located at 101 Old Howick Road, Town Hill, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.