Marion High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Marion High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Marion High School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Marion High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Marion High School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Marion High School reported a total enrollment of 352 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Marion High School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Inhlazuka circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 532 Loop Street, Pietrmaritzburg, Pietermaritzburg, 3202. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 209, Cato Ridge, 3680.
Curriculum & Academics
Marion High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Marion High School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Marion High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
532 Loop Street, Pietrmaritzburg, Pietermaritzburg, 3202
Postal
P.o. Box 209, Cato Ridge, 3680
Phone
+27 33 345 9425Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500305398
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.