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Maritzburg Preparatory School

Private primary school · Bisley, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Richmond circuit)

Maritzburg Preparatory School is a private primary school in Bisley. Around 121 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Bisley, Maritzburg Preparatory School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

121
Learners
7
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Maritzburg Preparatory 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 Preparatory School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

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

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Maritzburg Preparatory School's 121; 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 Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maritzburg Preparatory School, 1,825 compared with 121; 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 Preparatory School, 1,722 compared with 121; 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 Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Maritzburg Preparatory School, 1,709 compared with 121; 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 Preparatory 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 Preparatory School's 121; 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 Preparatory 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
498 Alexandra Road, 3209
Postal
P.o.box 101268, Scottville, 3209
Telephone
033 346 0966
Website
maritzburgprep.co.za
Email
admin@maritzburgprep.co.za
EMIS number
500103267

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maritzburg Preparatory 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 Preparatory School directly, on 033 346 0966 or by email at admin@maritzburgprep.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maritzburg Preparatory 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Maritzburg Preparatory School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maritzburg Preparatory 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 Preparatory School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Maritzburg Preparatory School?
Maritzburg Preparatory School reported 121 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Maritzburg Preparatory 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.
Is Maritzburg Preparatory School a public or private school?
Maritzburg Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Maritzburg Preparatory School?
You can call 033 346 0966 or email admin@maritzburgprep.co.za. It is located at 498 Alexandra Road, 3209.