Mariannhill Secondary Independent School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mariannhill Secondary Independent School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mariannhill Secondary Independent School is a private secondary school in Mariannhill. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

533

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Mariannhill Secondary Independent School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 69 learners from Mariannhill Secondary Independent School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	88	87	98.9%
2024	76	76	100.0%
2025	69	67	97.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412113.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mariannhill Secondary Independent School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	35	32	91.4%
Mathematical Literacy	41	41	100.0%
Physical Sciences	13	13	100.0%
Life Sciences	37	37	100.0%
Agricultural Sciences	16	14	87.5%
Accounting	10	10	100.0%
Business Studies	63	63	100.0%
Economics	16	16	100.0%
Geography	46	46	100.0%
History	27	27	100.0%
English First Additional Language	76	76	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mariannhill Secondary Independent School, 2,756 compared with 533; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.6% against Mariannhill Secondary Independent School's 97.1%).
Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mariannhill Secondary Independent School, 2,130 compared with 533; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Mariannhill Secondary Independent School's 533; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mariannhill Secondary Independent School, 2,007 compared with 533; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mariannhill Secondary Independent School, 1,978 compared with 533; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Mariannhill Secondary Independent School's 97.1%.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: St Francis College, Mariannhill, Pinetown, 3604
Postal: P.o.box 11003, Marianhill, 3601
Telephone: 031 700 2824
EMIS number: 500199430

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Mariannhill Secondary Independent School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Mariannhill Secondary Independent School directly, on 031 700 2824, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Mariannhill Secondary Independent School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Mariannhill Secondary Independent School the best school in Pinetown?

On the numbers that are published, Mariannhill Secondary Independent School's 97.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.

How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Mariannhill Secondary Independent School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.

How big are the classes at Mariannhill Secondary Independent School?

Mariannhill Secondary Independent School reported 533 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Mariannhill Secondary Independent School?

Yes. As a private school, Mariannhill Secondary Independent School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Mariannhill Secondary Independent School's matric results like?

Mariannhill Secondary Independent School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.9% since 2023.

Is Mariannhill Secondary Independent School a public or private school?

Mariannhill Secondary Independent School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact Mariannhill Secondary Independent School?

You can call 031 700 2824. It is located at St Francis College, Mariannhill, Pinetown, 3604.