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Marion High School

Private secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Inhlazuka circuit)

Marion High School is a private secondary school based in Umgungundlovu district. Its last matric group achieved a 93.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Marion High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Umgungundlovu district, Marion High School operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

352
Learners
27
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Marion High School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Marion High School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 15 learners from Marion High School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023292379.3%
2024232087.0%
2025151493.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311312.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Marion High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4375.0%
Mathematical Literacy191894.7%
Physical Sciences4125.0%
Life Sciences11872.7%
Accounting5360.0%
Business Studies191789.5%
Economics77100.0%
Geography9888.9%
History99100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how Marion High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Marion High School's 352; 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, 84.2% against Marion High School's 93.3%.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marion High School, 1,825 compared with 352; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Marion High School, 1,722 compared with 352; 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, 85.9% against Marion High School's 93.3%.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Marion High School, 1,709 compared with 352; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Marion High School's 93.3%.
  • Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Marion High School's 352; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Marion High School's 93.3%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
532 Loop Street, Pietrmaritzburg, Pietermaritzburg, 3202
Postal
P.o.box 209, Cato Ridge, 3680
Telephone
033 345 9425
Website
marionhigh.co.za
Email
admin@marionhigh.co.za
EMIS number
500305398

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marion High 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 Marion High School directly, on 033 345 9425 or by email at jaglalc@marionhigh.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Marion High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Marion High School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Marion High School's matric pass rate of 93.3% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Marion High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Marion High School?
Marion High School reported 352 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Marion High School?
Yes. As a private school, Marion High 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 Marion High School's matric results like?
Marion High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.3%, in 2025. That's up from 79.3% in 2023.
Is Marion High School a public or private school?
Marion High School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Marion High School?
You can call 033 345 9425 or email jaglalc@marionhigh.co.za. It is located at 532 Loop Street, Pietrmaritzburg, Pietermaritzburg, 3202.