Gratton School is an independent day and boarding school in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal. Day schooling runs from Grade 000 to Grade 12; weekly and monthly boarding are available from Grade 1 to Grade 12.
- Location
- Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- School
- Independent · Grade 000 to Grade 12
- Boarding grades
- Grade 1 to Grade 12
- Boarding options
- Weekly and monthly boarding
Grade 000, Grade 00 and Grade R are day-school grades; boarding starts in Grade 1.
2027 FEES
What does boarding cost?
Boarding is available for Grades 1–12, subject to a place being available. Add the boarding fee to your child’s school fees.
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| Grade | School only | School + weekly boarding | School + monthly boarding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 1–3 | R 2 300 | R 7 800 | R 8 800 |
| Grades 4–7 | R 2 200 | R 7 700 | R 8 700 |
| Grades 8–9 | R 2 600 | R 8 100 | R 9 100 |
| Grades 10–11 | R 2 900 | R 8 400 | R 9 400 |
| Grade 12 | R 3 250 | R 8 750 | R 9 750 |
School fees: Grades 1–11 — 11 payments; Grade 12 — 10 payments. Boarding: weekly boarding — 11 payments; monthly boarding — 11 payments. Grade 12: 1 additional boarding-only instalment.
Packs, levies, application fees and deposits are separate. The totals above are before any sibling discount. Use the fee calculator for your family’s breakdown, extra costs and payment details.
Monthly and termly school and boarding payments are made by compulsory debit order, arranged when registration is completed. Application and re-application fees, deposits, levies and packs can be paid on the website.
Calculate your family’s feesWhat is included in Gratton boarding?
Boarding is managed by the school, with staff responsible for the learner’s routine and care after lessons end.
- Accommodation in one of Gratton’s two school-managed boarding houses.
- Daily meals and care from matrons and boarding supervisors.
- Supervised evening homework and study time.
- School rules, curfews and visitor controls.
- Direct communication between parents and the school’s boarding staff.
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Where in KZN is Gratton?
Gratton is at the Old Zululand Showgrounds, Ntumeni Road, Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal. The school welcomes boarding applications from families in Zululand, Durban and elsewhere in KZN.
Private accommodation is not operated, supervised or approved by Gratton School. The boarding options described here are managed by the school.
Apply for school and boarding for 2027
Apply now to give the school time to assess your child and confirm availability. New learners complete an admissions assessment before a place is confirmed. We accept applications while places are available.
Select boarding in the application form. School and boarding places are subject to availability and the school’s confirmation.
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