Which school is cheaper: Cedar House or Herschel Girls School?

Cedar House has lower published tuition than Herschel Girls School — roughly 8% cheaper at the midpoint. Cedar House runs $5,286-$7,305 USD/year; Herschel Girls School runs $4,609-$9,040.

What is the true annual cost difference between Cedar House and Herschel Girls School?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), Cedar House runs about $7,496 per year vs $8,325 at Herschel Girls School — a difference of $829.

How do admissions compare between Cedar House and Herschel Girls School?

Cedar House has Open admissions; Herschel Girls School has Open admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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Cedar House vs Herschel Girls School

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Cape Town

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Cedar House and Herschel Girls School are both international schools in Cape Town; the comparison table below highlights the documented differences across curriculum, cost, admissions, and student-body composition.

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Cedar House vs Herschel Girls School side-by-side comparison
Metric	Cedar House	Herschel Girls School
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