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Mariannridge Primary School

Public primary school · Mariannridge, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kwasanti circuit)

In Mariannridge, Mariannridge Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mariannridge Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mariannridge Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Mariannridge. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

2,130
Learners
55
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mariannridge Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Mariannridge Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mariannridge Primary School, at 2,756 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mariannridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mariannridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mariannridge Primary School, at 2,020 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is a similar size to Mariannridge Primary School, with 2,007 learners against 2,130, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mariannridge Primary School, at 1,978 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mariannridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mariannridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwakele Primary School is a similar size to Mariannridge Primary School, with 1,830 learners against 2,130, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mercury Crescent, Mariannridge, Pinetown, 3603
Postal
P.o.box 15134, Westmead, 3608
Telephone
065 894 1758
Email
marrianridgeprimaryschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500199541

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mariannridge Primary 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 Mariannridge Primary School directly, on 065 894 1758 or by email at Marrianridgeprimaryschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mariannridge Primary 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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mariannridge Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mariannridge Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Mariannridge Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Mariannridge Primary School?
Mariannridge Primary School reported 2,130 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Mariannridge Primary School?
No. Mariannridge Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mariannridge Primary School a public or private school?
Mariannridge Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mariannridge Primary School?
You can call 065 894 1758 or email Marrianridgeprimaryschool@gmail.com. It is located at Mercury Crescent, Mariannridge, Pinetown, 3603.