Part of the Cordwalles philosophy when teaching is to encourage boys to pursue their personal dreams and passion in sport, academics and cultural pursuits.
Academic, Music, Sport and All Round Merit Awards are offered to boys entering Grade 5 in 2026 who are not already enrolled at Cordwalles.
These Merit Awards are awarded on merit and valid for three years, i.e. Grade 5, Grade 6 and Grade 7 and are worth up to 75% of tuition fees only.
To qualify, your son must be born in 2015.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 25 July 2025.
PLEASE NOTE
- All boys will write an Academic Assessment – Mathematics and English
- All boys will be involved in a sports programme with the Director of Sport
- All boys will be interviewed by the Headmaster and a senior staff member
- Music boys will have an audition with the Head of Music
TIMELINE
- Friday, 20 June: Merit Award applications open
- Friday, 25 July at 16h00: Merit Award applications close
- Friday, 1 August: Successfully applicants will be notified
- Friday, 15 August 08h00 – 13h00: Grade 5 Merit Award External exam and interviews
HOW TO APPLY
To ensure your application is given the best possible chance, please ensure the following:
- Your application is submitted with all information requested
- Requested documentation is sent via email and can be read clearly (documents that are unclear or cannot be read will negatively impact your application)
STEP 1:
Please complete the Application Form via the button below, which will open to a Google Form.
STEP 2:
Ensure you have the following documents clearly and legibly scanned in order to send, together with your completed Application Form.
- A letter of motivation including your son’s achievements
- Your son’s birth certificate (unabridged is preferable)
- Your son’s latest school report
- Proof of payment of the R950 application fee
Banking Details
Cordwalles Preparatory School
FNB, Liberty Midlands Mall
Branch Code: 257355
Account: 50930839558
STEP 2:
Ensure you have the following documents clearly and legibly scanned in order to send, together with your completed Application Form.
- A letter of motivation including your son’s achievements
- Your son’s birth certificate (unabridged is preferable)
- Your son’s latest school report
- Proof of payment of the R950 application fee
Banking Details
Cordwalles Preparatory School
FNB, Liberty Midlands Mall
Branch Code: 257355
Account: 50930839558
STEP 3:
Submit your completed Application Form and the documents listed above to grade5meritawards@cordwalles.co.za
If you have any questions, or are struggling to apply via the online form, please email: grade5meritawards@cordwalles.co.za.