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Gratton School

Private combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Eshowe circuit)

Welcome to Gratton School, a private combined school serving King Cetshwayo district. It currently teaches around 494 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Gratton School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Gratton School is a private combined school in King Cetshwayo district. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

494
Learners
30
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Gratton School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Here is how Gratton School compares with 5 other schools listed under King Cetshwayo district.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Gratton School's 494; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gratton School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gratton School, 2,166 compared with 494; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Gratton School's 494; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gratton School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gratton School, 1,763 compared with 494; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gratton School, 1,742 compared with 494; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Grounds, Ntumeni Road
Postal
P.o.box 876, Eshowe, 3815
Telephone
074 149 2000
Website
gratton.co.za
Email
office@gratton.co.za
EMIS number
500305361

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gratton 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 Gratton School directly, on 074 149 2000 or by email at office@gratton.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gratton School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Gratton School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gratton School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Gratton School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Gratton School?
Gratton School reported 494 learners and 30 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 Gratton School?
Yes. As a private school, Gratton 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 Gratton School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gratton School.
Is Gratton School a public or private school?
Gratton School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Gratton School?
You can call 074 149 2000 or email office@gratton.co.za. It is located at Grounds, Ntumeni Road.