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Maritzburg College

Public secondary school · Pelham, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Pmb Central circuit)

Maritzburg College is a public secondary school based in Pelham. Its last matric group achieved a 99.6% pass rate.

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

In Pelham, Maritzburg College operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,252
Learners
107
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Maritzburg College is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Maritzburg College specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 245 matric candidates from Maritzburg College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323823699.2%
202424924799.2%
202524524499.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311313.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Maritzburg College offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16816497.6%
Mathematical Literacy817997.5%
Physical Sciences10310097.1%
Life Sciences9494100.0%
Agricultural Sciences292793.1%
Accounting4747100.0%
Business Studies959397.9%
Economics4848100.0%
Geography132132100.0%
History403997.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Maritzburg College.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Maritzburg College's 1,252; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Maritzburg College's 99.6%.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maritzburg College, 1,825 compared with 1,252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maritzburg College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is a similar size to Maritzburg College, with 1,722 learners against 1,252; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Maritzburg College's 99.6%.
  • Edendale Technical High School sits in roughly the same size range as Maritzburg College, at 1,709 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Maritzburg College's 99.6%.
  • Mconjwana High School sits in roughly the same size range as Maritzburg College, at 1,640 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Maritzburg College's 99.6%).
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
54 College Road, Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
P.o.box 398, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Telephone
033 342 9376
Website
maritzburgcollege.co.za
Email
info@mcollege.co.za
EMIS number
500199800

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maritzburg College?
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 College directly, on 033 342 9376 or by email at headmaster@mcollege.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maritzburg College?
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 Maritzburg College the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Maritzburg College's 99.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL at 98.6%.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Maritzburg College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Maritzburg College?
Maritzburg College reported 1,252 learners and 107 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 College?
Yes, Maritzburg College is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Maritzburg College's matric results like?
Maritzburg College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.2% since 2023.
Is Maritzburg College a public or private school?
Maritzburg College is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maritzburg College?
You can call 033 342 9376 or email headmaster@mcollege.co.za. It is located at 54 College Road, Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.