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St Nicholas Diocesan School

Private combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Elandskop circuit)

In Umgungundlovu district, St Nicholas Diocesan School operates as a private combined school. Around 648 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

648
Learners
16
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, St Nicholas Diocesan 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

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against St Nicholas Diocesan School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than St Nicholas Diocesan School, 2,003 compared with 648; 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 St Nicholas Diocesan School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against St Nicholas Diocesan School's 648; 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 St Nicholas Diocesan School's 648; 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 St Nicholas Diocesan 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 St Nicholas Diocesan School's 648; 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 St Nicholas Diocesan School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than St Nicholas Diocesan School, 1,640 compared with 648; 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 St Nicholas Diocesan 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 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
34 Loop Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
P.o.box 3310, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Telephone
033 345 1566
Website
stnicholas.co.za
Email
admissions@stnicholas.co.za
EMIS number
500276390

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Nicholas Diocesan 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 St Nicholas Diocesan School directly, on 033 345 1566 or by email at binghamc@stnicholas.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Nicholas Diocesan 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is St Nicholas Diocesan School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Nicholas Diocesan 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 St Nicholas Diocesan School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at St Nicholas Diocesan School?
St Nicholas Diocesan School reported 648 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 St Nicholas Diocesan School?
Yes. As a private school, St Nicholas Diocesan 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.
What are St Nicholas Diocesan School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for St Nicholas Diocesan School.
Is St Nicholas Diocesan School a public or private school?
St Nicholas Diocesan School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Nicholas Diocesan School?
You can call 033 345 1566 or email binghamc@stnicholas.co.za. It is located at 34 Loop Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.