Public secondary school · Pelham, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Pmb Central circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 238 | 236 | 99.2% |
| 2024 | 249 | 247 | 99.2% |
| 2025 | 245 | 244 | 99.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311313.
That year, Maritzburg College offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 168 | 164 | 97.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 81 | 79 | 97.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 103 | 100 | 97.1% |
| Life Sciences | 94 | 94 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 29 | 27 | 93.1% |
| Accounting | 47 | 47 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 95 | 93 | 97.9% |
| Economics | 48 | 48 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 132 | 132 | 100.0% |
| History | 40 | 39 | 97.5% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.