Clifton School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Clifton School
A independent combined school serving the Morningside community in KwaZulu-Natal, Clifton School operates under the Umlazi education district. The school recorded 851 learners and 96 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Clifton 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 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 School reported a total enrollment of 851 learners with a teaching staff of 96 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, 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 School is situated in Morningside, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Kwakangela circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 102 Lamert Road, Durban, Berea, 4001. For postal correspondence, use: Post Office, Durban, 4001.
Curriculum & Academics
Clifton School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a combined school curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Clifton School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private company and the school buildings are owned by private company.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Clifton 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
102 Lamert Road, Durban, Berea, 4001
Postal
Post Office, Durban, 4001
Phone
+27 31 312 2147Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500117401
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.