St. Cyprian's School (South Africa)

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St. Cyprian's School
Established 1871
School type Private, Boarding
Locale Suburban
Grades 0 - 12
Headmistress Ms TJP Fairbairn
Exam board WCED
Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Students 730 girls
Fees R 80 616 p.a. (boarding)
R 38 296 p.a. (tuition)
Website www.stcyprians.co.za

St. Cyprian's School is a private boarding school for girls in Oranjezicht, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

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[edit] History

It was founded in 1871 by Bishop Robert Gray and has an Anglican foundation.

[edit] Ethos

The school believes firmly in a well-rounded education and incorporates six 'IDEALS'; Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership and Service. St Cyprian's is also a member of the 'Round Square' international community of schools.

[edit] Academics

Its leavers write the WCED exams.

WCED Results 2005
Number of candidates 44
Number of failures 0
University endorsement (%) 79.5
A aggregates (%) 20.5
A-B-C aggregates (%) 61.4
Subject distinctions 63

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Western Cape High Schools

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Private schools
Bridge House School | Diocesan College (Bishops) | Herschel Girls School | St. Cyprian's School | St. George's Grammar School
State schools
Alexander Sinton Secondary School | Belhar Secondary School | Bellville Hoërskool | Bergvliet High School | Chris Hani Secondary School | Eben Donges High School | Eersterivier Secondary School | George High School | Hottentots Holland High School | Kayamandi Secondary School | Masiphumelele High School | Parel Vallei High School | Paul Roos Gymnasium | Rondebosch Boys' High School | Rustenburg School for Girls | SACS | Westerford High School | Wynberg Boys' High School