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Pietermaritz Primary School

Private primary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Wartburg circuit)

In Umgungundlovu district, Pietermaritz Primary School operates as a private primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 132 learners.

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

Pietermaritz Primary School is a private primary school serving families in and around Umgungundlovu district. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

132
Learners
5
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Pietermaritz Primary School 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

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how Pietermaritz Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Pietermaritz Primary School, 2,003 compared with 132; 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 Pietermaritz Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Pietermaritz Primary School's 132; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Pietermaritz Primary School's 132; 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 Pietermaritz Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Pietermaritz Primary School's 132; 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 Pietermaritz Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Pietermaritz Primary School, 1,640 compared with 132; 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 Pietermaritz Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
546 Pietermaritz Street Pietermaritzburg 3200
Telephone
071 519 7483
Email
klee786@yahoo.com
EMIS number
500442705

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pietermaritz Primary 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 Pietermaritz Primary School directly, on 071 519 7483 or by email at klee786@yahoo.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pietermaritz Primary School?
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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Pietermaritz Primary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pietermaritz Primary 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 Pietermaritz Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Pietermaritz Primary School?
Pietermaritz Primary School reported 132 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Pietermaritz Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Pietermaritz Primary 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 Pietermaritz Primary School a public or private school?
Pietermaritz Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Pietermaritz Primary School?
You can call 071 519 7483 or email klee786@yahoo.com. It is located at 546 Pietermaritz Street Pietermaritzburg 3200.