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Maritzburg Christian School

Private combined school · Pelham,, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Richmond circuit)

Maritzburg Christian School is a private combined school in Pelham,. It currently teaches around 217 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Maritzburg Christian School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Pelham,, Maritzburg Christian School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

217
Learners
26
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Maritzburg Christian 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 Maritzburg Christian School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umgungundlovu district with Maritzburg Christian School.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Maritzburg Christian School's 217; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maritzburg Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maritzburg Christian School, 1,825 compared with 217; 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 Maritzburg Christian School, 1,722 compared with 217; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maritzburg Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Maritzburg Christian School, 1,709 compared with 217; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maritzburg Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Maritzburg Christian School's 217; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maritzburg Christian School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
82 Topham Road, Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, 3209
Postal
P.o.box 100824, Scottville, 3209
Telephone
033 386 3370
Website
mcschool.co.za
Email
marketing@mcschool.co.za
EMIS number
500199726

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maritzburg Christian 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 Maritzburg Christian School directly, on 033 386 3370, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maritzburg Christian 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 Maritzburg Christian School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maritzburg Christian School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Maritzburg Christian School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Maritzburg Christian School?
Maritzburg Christian School reported 217 learners and 26 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 Maritzburg Christian School?
Yes. As a private school, Maritzburg Christian 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 Maritzburg Christian School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Maritzburg Christian School.
Is Maritzburg Christian School a public or private school?
Maritzburg Christian School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Maritzburg Christian School?
You can call 033 386 3370. It is located at 82 Topham Road, Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, 3209.