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Maris Stella Primary School

Public primary school · Maris Stella Mission, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Ogwini circuit)

Welcome to Maris Stella Primary School, a public primary school serving Maris Stella Mission. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Maris Stella Primary School is a public primary school in Maris Stella Mission. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

172
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maris Stella Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against Maris Stella Primary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Maris Stella Primary School's 172, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Maris Stella Primary School's 172; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maris Stella Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maris Stella Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Maris Stella Primary School's 172; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maris Stella Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maris Stella Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Maris Stella Primary School's 172; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maris Stella Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maris Stella Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maris Stella Primary School, 1,550 compared with 172, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Off St Faiths Road, Marisstella Mission, Port Shepstone, 4240
Postal
Private Bag X721, Port Shepstone, 4240
Telephone
039 695 9352
Email
sbusisongcungama63@gmail.com
EMIS number
500199652

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maris Stella 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 Maris Stella Primary School directly, on 039 695 9352 or by email at sbusisongcungama63@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maris Stella 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 Maris Stella Primary School the best school in Ugu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maris Stella 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 Ugu besides Maris Stella Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Maris Stella Primary School?
Maris Stella Primary School reported 172 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Maris Stella Primary School?
No. Maris Stella Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maris Stella Primary School a public or private school?
Maris Stella Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maris Stella Primary School?
You can call 039 695 9352 or email sbusisongcungama63@gmail.com. It is located at Off St Faiths Road, Marisstella Mission, Port Shepstone, 4240.