Clarendon Girls Primary School
Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape 491 m
Public primary school
Clarendon Preparatory School
Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape
Clarendon Preparatory School is a public primary school in Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 434 learners and 29 educators, about 15 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 434 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 15 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 95% of 66 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200090 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cheltenham Road,selborne,east London,5241 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Selborne, 5201 |
| Suburb / area | Selborne |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Clarendon Preparatory School
Is Clarendon Preparatory School a public or private school?
Clarendon Preparatory School is a public primary school.
Does Clarendon Preparatory School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at Clarendon Preparatory School?
434 learners and 29 educators (about 15 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 95% of 66 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Clarendon Preparatory School?
Its EMIS number is 200200090.
Where is Clarendon Preparatory School?
Cheltenham Road,selborne,east London,5241. It is in Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 722 4601.
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