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Cygnet Preparatory School

Private primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Westville circuit)

Cygnet Preparatory School is a private primary school in Pinetown district. It currently teaches around 242 learners.

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

Located in Pinetown district, Cygnet Preparatory School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

242
Learners
15
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Cygnet 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 Cygnet Preparatory School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Cygnet Preparatory School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Cygnet Preparatory School's 242; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cygnet Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Cygnet Preparatory School's 242; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cygnet Preparatory School, 2,020 compared with 242; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Cygnet Preparatory School's 242; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Cygnet Preparatory School's 242; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cygnet 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
28 Queen Elizabeth3630
Postal
P.o.box 167, Westville, 3630
Telephone
031 266 1741
Website
cygnetschool.co.za
Email
admin@cygnetschool.co.za
EMIS number
500119177

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cygnet 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 Cygnet Preparatory School directly, on 031 266 1741 or by email at head@cygnetschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cygnet 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 Cygnet Preparatory School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cygnet 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 Pinetown besides Cygnet Preparatory School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Cygnet Preparatory School?
Cygnet Preparatory School reported 242 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Cygnet Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Cygnet 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 Cygnet Preparatory School a public or private school?
Cygnet Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Cygnet Preparatory School?
You can call 031 266 1741 or email head@cygnetschool.co.za. It is located at 28 Queen Elizabeth3630.