Clifton Preparatory School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Clifton Preparatory School
Based in Ndwedwe Rural, KwaZulu-Natal, Clifton Preparatory School is a independent primary school located in an rural setting under the Umgungundlovu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 355 learners with a teaching staff of 27, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 13:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Clifton Preparatory School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Clifton Preparatory School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Clifton Preparatory School reported a total enrollment of 355 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Clifton Preparatory School is situated in Ndwedwe Rural, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Lions River circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Umngeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Loteni Road, Ndwedwe Rural, Ndwedwe, 4342. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X01, Nottingham Road, 3280.
Curriculum & Academics
Clifton Preparatory School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Clifton Preparatory School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Clifton Preparatory School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Loteni Road, Ndwedwe Rural, Ndwedwe, 4342
Postal
Private Bag X01, Nottingham Road, 3280
Phone
+27 33 263 6720Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500117364
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.