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Cradock Preparatory School

Public primary school · Lingelihle, Cradock, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Cradock Preparatory School is a public primary school in Lingelihle, Cradock. The school's roll stands at roughly 456 learners.

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

Located in Lingelihle, Cradock, Cradock Preparatory School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

456
Learners
17
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Cradock Preparatory School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Cradock Preparatory School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Cradock Preparatory School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Cradock Preparatory School, 1,607 compared with 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cradock Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cradock Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Cradock Preparatory School, 1,410 compared with 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cradock Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cradock Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cradock Preparatory School, 1,349 compared with 456, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cradock Preparatory School, 1,348 compared with 456, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Cradock Preparatory School's 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cradock Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cradock Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cradock

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

  • Michausdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,125 learners against Cradock Preparatory School's 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cradock Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cradock Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • J A Calata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,120 learners against Cradock Preparatory School's 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cradock Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cradock Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Carinus Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cradock Preparatory School, 1,032 compared with 456, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Michausdal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cradock Preparatory School, 913 compared with 456, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matthew Goniwe Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cradock Preparatory School, 902 compared with 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cradock Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cradock 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Cradock Preparatory School for 2027

As a public school, Cradock Preparatory School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Ziervogel Road, Cradock, Cradock, 5880
Postal
P.o. Box 256, Cradock, Cradock, 5880
Telephone
048 881 3277
EMIS number
200601027

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cradock 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 Cradock Preparatory School directly, on 048 881 3277, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cradock 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 Cradock Preparatory School the best school in Cradock?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cradock 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 Cradock besides Cradock Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cradock, including Michausdal Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Cradock Preparatory School?
Cradock Preparatory School reported 456 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Cradock Preparatory School?
Yes, Cradock 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 Cradock Preparatory School a public or private school?
Cradock Preparatory School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cradock Preparatory School?
You can call 048 881 3277. It is located at 1 Ziervogel Road, Cradock, Cradock, 5880.
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