Cordwalles Preparatory School
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| Cordwalles Preparatory School | |
| Established | 1912 |
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| School type | Private, Boarding |
| Locale | Suburban |
| Grades | Pre-primary - 7 |
| Headmaster | Simon Weaver |
| Location | Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Students | 268 boys |
| Colors | Brown and white |
| Fees | R 68 500 p.a. (boarding) R 41 600 p.a. (tuition) |
| Website | www.cordwalles.co.za |
Cordwalles is a private, boarding preparatory school for boys founded in 1912. It is located in Pietermaritzburg, the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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[edit] Origins
Cordwalles was founded by Bishop Samuel Baines in 1912 as a preparatory school for Michaelhouse. It has grown considerably since its early beginnings as a boarding-only school and has had only six headmasters. Cordwalles has an Anglican foundation.
[edit] Headmasters
- J.H.E. Besant M.A. (Oxon) (1912 - 1946)
- J.D. Parmiter M.A. (Cantab) (1947 - 1956)
- R.C. Brooks M.A. (Cantab) (1957 - 1984)
- D.B.E Bawden (1985 - 1995)
- T.G. Evans (1996 - 2003)
- Simon Weaver (2004 - present)
[edit] The school today
Cordwalles is set on a 15 hectare estate. A chapel, gymnasium and swimming pool were built in the 1930s.
There are over 250 boys taught by an academic and support staff of over 50. Most leavers go on to attend local private senior schools such as Hilton College, Kearsney College, and especially Michaelhouse.
[edit] History
[edit] Notable Old Boys
- David Anderson (Andy), Cartoonist and Illustrator
- Professor David H.M. Brooks (1961), philosopher and author of "The Unity of the Mind'"
- Guy Chennells, philanthropist
- Roger Chennells, Lawyer for the San Bushmen
- Norman Crookes, Cricketer
- Andile Mazwai, Stockbroker and Broadcaster
- Gary Ralfe, Managing Director of De Beers
- Barry Streek, Journalist
- Wilbur Smith (1946), bestselling novelist
- Derek Varnals, Cricketer
- Tiny Walker, Rubgy player and round the world microlight flyer (tragically)
