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

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. Full or weekly boarding is available to high school students. It 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

It was founded in 1871 by the Rt Revd

Robert Gray (bishop of Cape Town) Robert Gray (3 October 1809 – 1 September 1872) was the first Anglican Bishop of Cape Town. Biography Gray was born in Bishopwearmouth, north east England, the 12th child and son of Robert Gray, Bishop of Bristol, who made him deacon i ...

, the first Anglican bishop of

. The school has an Anglican foundation. The school practises its Anglican religion by having regular Eucharists, and weekly chapel services. St Cyprian's girls involve themselves in charity work around Cape Town. St Cyprian's School is a member of the 'Round Square' international community of schools. Its students sit the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) Examinations.

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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 {{SouthAfrica-school-stub