Gratton School offers weekly and monthly boarding in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, for learners from Grade 1 to Grade 12. Our two school-managed boarding houses provide structure, meals, supervised study and adults whom parents can contact directly.
- 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 |
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| 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 feesResponsible Adults After the School Day
Our matrons and boarding supervisors are employed directly by Gratton School. Responsible adults supervise homework, enforce curfews, control visitors, oversee meals and respond when a learner needs help or an emergency occurs. Parents know who is accountable and who to contact.
An Environment Built for Academics
A structured boarding environment protects time for learning. Gratton boarding includes mandatory, supervised evening study sessions to ensure homework and revision are completed to a high standard. We also provide balanced, nutritious meals prepared daily by our kitchen staff, alongside direct access to our sports facilities for healthy afternoon recreation.
What Responsible School Boarding Looks Like
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Clear Boundaries: Curfews, visitor control and school rules continue after lessons end.
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Academic Focus: Supervised evening prep ensures learners actually do their schoolwork.
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Health & Wellbeing: Full, balanced meals are provided, students are never left to fend for themselves.
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Direct Communication: Parents deal directly with the school's official staff regarding their child's wellbeing.
Private Accommodation
Private accommodation is not operated, supervised or approved by Gratton School. Where parents choose private accommodation, responsibility for the learner’s supervision, accommodation, transport and wellbeing outside school hours rests with the parent or guardian and the private accommodation provider.
Looking for an affordable boarding school in KZN? Read more about Gratton's school-led boarding option, including why supervised school boarding can be a stronger choice than private accommodation.