Merrifield Preparatory School And College 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Merrifield Preparatory School And College is a private combined school serving families in and around Beacon Bay, East London. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

721

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Merrifield Preparatory School And 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.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Merrifield Preparatory School And College's 721; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merrifield Preparatory School And College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Merrifield Preparatory School And College, 2,087 compared with 721; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merrifield Preparatory School And College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Merrifield Preparatory School And College, 2,067 compared with 721; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merrifield Preparatory School And College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Merrifield Preparatory School And College's 721; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merrifield Preparatory School And College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Merrifield Preparatory School And College's 721; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Merrifield Preparatory School And College's 721; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merrifield Preparatory School And College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Merrifield Preparatory School And College, 2,067 compared with 721; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merrifield Preparatory School And College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Merrifield Preparatory School And College's 721; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Merrifield Preparatory School And College's 721; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Merrifield Preparatory School And College, 1,372 compared with 721; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Cnr Of N6 And Bonza Bay Road, Homeleigh, 5212
Postal: Po Box 15681, Beacon Bay, 5205
Telephone: 043 748 6094
Website: mpsc.co.za
Email: info@mpsc.co.za
EMIS number: 200201040

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Merrifield Preparatory School And 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 Merrifield Preparatory School And College directly, on 043 748 6094, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Merrifield Preparatory School And 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 Merrifield Preparatory School And College the best school in East London?

No matric pass rate is on record for Merrifield Preparatory School And College to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.

How many other schools are there in East London besides Merrifield Preparatory School And College?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.

How big are the classes at Merrifield Preparatory School And College?

Merrifield Preparatory School And College reported 721 learners and 67 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Merrifield Preparatory School And College?

Yes. As a private school, Merrifield Preparatory School And 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 Merrifield Preparatory School And College's matric results like?

No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Merrifield Preparatory School And College.

Is Merrifield Preparatory School And College a public or private school?

Merrifield Preparatory School And College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact Merrifield Preparatory School And College?

You can call 043 748 6094. It is located at Cnr Of N6 And Bonza Bay Road, Homeleigh, 5212.

Buffalo City district

Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Merrifield Preparatory School And College's 721; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merrifield Preparatory School And College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Merrifield Preparatory School And College, 2,087 compared with 721; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merrifield Preparatory School And College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Merrifield Preparatory School And College, 2,067 compared with 721; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merrifield Preparatory School And College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Merrifield Preparatory School And College's 721; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merrifield Preparatory School And College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Merrifield Preparatory School And College's 721; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Merrifield Preparatory School And College's 721; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merrifield Preparatory School And College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Merrifield Preparatory School And College, 2,067 compared with 721; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Merrifield Preparatory School And College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Merrifield Preparatory School And College's 721; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Merrifield Preparatory School And College's 721; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Merrifield Preparatory School And College, 1,372 compared with 721; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.