 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source .(May 2024) |
| St Cyprian's School | |
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Gorge Road, Oranjezicht , | |
| Coordinates | 33°56′30″S18°25′02″E / 33.94167°S 18.41722°E |
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| School type | Private & Boarding |
| Motto | Latin: Sapientiae timor domini initium (The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Anglican |
| Patron saint(s) | Cyprian |
| Established | 1871 |
| Founder | The Rt Revd Robert Gray, Bishop of Cape Town |
| Locale | Suburban |
| Sister school | Diocesan College, St George's Grammar School |
| Principal | Mrs Shelley Frayne |
| Exam board | IEB |
| Chaplain | Rev. Andrew Weiss |
| Grades | 000 - 12 |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 3to 18 |
| Number of students | 900 girls |
| Language | English |
| Schedule | 08:00 - 14:45 |
| Campus | Nooitgedacht |
| Houses | Anderson Darke Verinder |
| Colour(s) | Blue Gold White |
| School fees | R102,600-R127,800 (Grades 1-7 tuition) R160,100 (Grades 8-12 tuition) R136,800 (weekly boarding) R145,200 (full boarding) |
| Website | www |
St Cyprian's School is an independent (private) school for girls, in Grades 000 to 12, in Oranjezicht, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. [1]
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The school follows the IEB curriculum, but since 2022, Grade 11 and Grade 12 students may opt to follow the Cambridge curriculum and write A-Level examinations instead of the National Senior Certificate. [2] Full or weekly boarding is available to high school students. Short-term boarding is also available to day girls in the high school, subject to availability. [2] Summer sports offered at St Cyprian's include Athletics, Basketball, Indoor Hockey, Swimming, Tennis, and Water Polo. Winter sports include Cross Country, Field Hockey, Netball, and Soccer. [2] The campus is situated on the lower slopes of Table Mountain and has a scenic view. The school is also a member of the G20 Schools Group.
