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CHELSEA PREPARATORY SCHOOLRef: https://chelseaprep.co.za/about-chelsea/

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Collected on 30 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a webpage-style “About” page for Chelsea Preparatory School. It provides the school’s history (founded in 1932 as Durban North Government School; renamed in 1987 and again after a 2000 merger), its motto, prayer, school song, and values. It also explains the role and composition of the School Governing Body, and describes the school’s outreach and environmental (Eco Schools) programmes, including examples of supported charities and environmental awards. The page includes contact details and website cookie/consent information.

Facts

Places

eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal

Reference

https://chelseaprep.co.za/about-chelsea/

Key Takeaways

  • Chelsea Preparatory School founded in 1932 as Durban North Government School
  • Name changed to Chelsea Drive Senior Primary in 1987
  • Merged with Northway Junior Primary in 2000; became Chelsea Preparatory School
  • School serves boys and girls from Grade R to Grade 7
  • Motto: Faith, Work and Progress
  • School Governing Body composition: principal + 6 elected parents + 3 elected educators + 1 elected non-educator staff member
  • SGB elections every 3 years; term lasts 3 years unless resignation/child leaves
  • SGB responsibilities include admission policies, language policies, religious practices, property/buildings, financial stability, and learner code of conduct
  • Outreach charities listed: Feed the Babies, St Martins Children’s Home, Domino Baby Home, LEARN Project, TAFTA, Santa’s Shoeboxes, and support for QuadPara Association (bread tags/bottle tops)
  • Eco Schools themes listed: Resource Use; Nature and Biodiversity; Local and Global Issues; Healthy Living; Community and Heritage; Water
  • Eco Schools awards mentioned: bronze through to double diamond decade awards
  • Office hours: 07h00 to 15h00; phone numbers: 031 581 7660 (Reception), 031 581 7676 (Sports), 031 581 7674 (Finance), 072 234 0814 (Jelly Cats Uniform Shop)
  • Chelsea Preparatory School
  • Durban North Government School
  • Chelsea Drive Senior Primary
  • Northway Junior Primary
  • School Governing Body (SGB)
  • QuadPara Association
  • Feed the Babies
  • St Martins Children’s Home
  • Domino Baby Home
  • LEARN Project
  • TAFTA
  • Santa’s Shoeboxes
  • Eco Schools programme
  • Redefine Software
  • Mr R J Vaughan