St Cyprian's School is an independent (private) school for girls, in Grades 000 to 12, in

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, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The school follows the

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curriculum, but since 2022, Grade 11 and Grade 12 students may opt to follow the

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curriculum and write

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examinations instead of the

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. 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. Summer sports offered at St Cyprian's include

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, and

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. Winter sports include Cross Country,

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, and

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. The campus is situated on the lower slopes of Table Mountain and has a scenic view. The school is also a member of the

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Group.

History

St Cyprian's was founded in 1871 by the Rt Revd

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, the first Anglican bishop of

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. The school has an

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foundation, holding termly Eucharists, and weekly chapel services. St Cyprian's girls involve themselves in charity work around Cape Town and the school is a member of the

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international community of schools.

References

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* Anglican schools in South Africa Boarding schools in South Africa Schools in Cape Town Private schools in the Western Cape Educational institutions established in 1871 Girls' schools in South Africa Round Square schools 1871 establishments in the Cape Colony Women in Cape Town {{SouthAfrica-school-stub