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Maryvale College

Private combined school · Maryvale, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (2 circuit)

In Maryvale, Johannesburg, Maryvale College operates as a private combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Maryvale College: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Maryvale College is a private combined school serving families in and around Maryvale, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

206
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Maryvale College sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Maryvale College entered 39 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.9% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023454293.3%
2024393794.9%
2025393794.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Maryvale College reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1818100.0%
Mathematical Literacy2121100.0%
Physical Sciences1010100.0%
Life Sciences393692.3%
Accounting1212100.0%
Business Studies312993.5%
History2727100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Maryvale College compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maryvale College, 3,591 compared with 206; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maryvale College, 2,896 compared with 206; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Maryvale College's 94.9%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maryvale College, 2,848 compared with 206; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Maryvale College's 206; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Maryvale College's 206; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maryvale College.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Maryvale College's 206; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maryvale College, 2,896 compared with 206; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Maryvale College's 94.9%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Maryvale College's 206; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Maryvale College's 206; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maryvale College, 2,848 compared with 206; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
10, 10 St Mary's Road, , Maryvale, Johannesburg
Postal
51698 Raedene 2124
Telephone
011 640 3061
Website
maryvalecollege.co.za
Email
primaryadmin@maryvalecollege.co.za
EMIS number
700130880

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maryvale 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 Maryvale College directly, on 011 640 3061, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maryvale College?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Maryvale College the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Maryvale College's 94.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Maryvale College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Maryvale College?
Maryvale College reported 206 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Maryvale College?
Yes. As a private school, Maryvale College 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 Maryvale College's matric results like?
Maryvale College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.3% since 2023.
Is Maryvale College a public or private school?
Maryvale College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Maryvale College?
You can call 011 640 3061. It is located at 10, 10 St Mary's Road, , Maryvale, Johannesburg.
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