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Maris Stella School

Private combined school · Berea, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Durban West circuit)

Maris Stella School is a private combined school based in Berea. It currently teaches around 535 learners.

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

In Berea, Maris Stella School operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

535
Learners
68
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Maris Stella 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 Maris Stella School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Maris Stella School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Maris Stella School's 535; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maris Stella School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Maris Stella School's 535; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maris Stella School, 1,912 compared with 535; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maris Stella School, 1,897 compared with 535; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maris Stella School, 1,887 compared with 535; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
558 Essenwood Road, Essenwood, Berea, 4067
Postal
P.o.box 37596, Overport, 4067
Telephone
031 209 9426
Website
marisstella.co.za
Email
reception@marisstella.co.za
EMIS number
500302290

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maris Stella 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 School directly, on 031 209 9426 or by email at ms@marisstella.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maris Stella 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Maris Stella School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maris Stella School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Maris Stella School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Maris Stella School?
Maris Stella School reported 535 learners and 68 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 School?
Yes. As a private school, Maris Stella 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 Maris Stella School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Maris Stella School.
Is Maris Stella School a public or private school?
Maris Stella School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Maris Stella School?
You can call 031 209 9426 or email ms@marisstella.co.za. It is located at 558 Essenwood Road, Essenwood, Berea, 4067.