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Cotswold Preparatory School

Public primary school · Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Cotswold Preparatory School is a public primary school based in Newton Park, Port Elizabeth. The school's roll stands at roughly 515 learners.

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

In Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, Cotswold Preparatory School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

515
Learners
24
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Cotswold Preparatory School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Cotswold Preparatory School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Cotswold Preparatory School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Cotswold Preparatory School's 515; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cotswold Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cotswold Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Cotswold Preparatory School's 515; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cotswold Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cotswold Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Cotswold Preparatory School's 515; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cotswold Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cotswold Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Cotswold Preparatory School's 515; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cotswold Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cotswold Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Cotswold Preparatory School's 515, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Port Elizabeth

And within Port Elizabeth itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Cotswold Preparatory School's 515; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cotswold Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cotswold Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cotswold Preparatory School, 1,464 compared with 515, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School teaches considerably more learners than Cotswold Preparatory School, 1,174 compared with 515; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cotswold Preparatory School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cotswold Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Westville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,158 learners against Cotswold Preparatory School's 515; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cotswold Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cotswold Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sydenham Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cotswold Preparatory School, 1,123 compared with 515, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Cotswold Preparatory School for 2027

Because Cotswold 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
William Street, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6055
Postal
P O Box 35130, Newton Park, 6055
Telephone
041 364 3207
Website
cotswoldprimary.co.za
Email
secretary@cotswoldprimary.co.za
EMIS number
200100138

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cotswold 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 Cotswold Preparatory School directly, on 041 364 3207, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cotswold 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 Cotswold Preparatory School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cotswold 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 Port Elizabeth besides Cotswold Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Cotswold Preparatory School?
Cotswold Preparatory School reported 515 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Cotswold Preparatory School?
Yes, Cotswold 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 Cotswold Preparatory School a public or private school?
Cotswold Preparatory School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cotswold Preparatory School?
You can call 041 364 3207. It is located at William Street, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6055.
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